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FL08 JUY

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 JUY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirments

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 97,210 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirments

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 82,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 66,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,338 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,743 miles

both front wheels slight play on inner tie rod ends

Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,743 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wheels slight play on inner tie rod ends

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,337 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,926 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 47,926 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front inner rod ends slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2015 43,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,789 miles

n/s inner c/v boot 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 JUY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL08 JUY, 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 JUY registered?

FL08 JUY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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