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FH08 JGF

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,620 mi
Last recorded167,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 JGF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 167,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 151,944 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 151,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 140,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,432 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 106,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic under trays fitted brake pipes not visable

Fail 20 Jul 2015 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic under trays fitted brake pipes not visable

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,612 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/REAR BRAKE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 88,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/REAR BRAKE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,351 miles

headlamp aim requires proper set up

keep headlamp adjuster switch to position 1 to keep within regulations

slight play n/s/r antiroll bar link

very slight knock on steering column

Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,351 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

headlamp aim requires proper set up

keep headlamp adjuster switch to position 1 to keep within regulations

slight play n/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,306 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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FH08 JGF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH08 JGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH08 JGF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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