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FL08 DLX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 103,867 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded holed and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 94,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,119 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,698 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both side front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 78,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both side front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,481 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,297 miles

park brake lever travel high

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,296 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads worn very close to limmit

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,413 miles

Front tyres Tread low.

Nearside front inner CV gaiter leaking.

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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FL08 DLX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL08 DLX, 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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What year was FL08 DLX registered?

FL08 DLX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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