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FL08 JVF

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 JVF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower on the side may need slight adjustment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slightly lower effort on parking brake

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear discs corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2018 76,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,552 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,825 miles

Front both sides inner tie rod play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,157 miles

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

both sides front steering inner tie rod play

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,637 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded/stiff in operation!

Fail 13 Mar 2013 29,637 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded/stiff in operation!

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,464 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,161 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JVF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

FL08 JVF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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