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FM08 HSC

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 HSC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Nearside Front steering rack end worn

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 131,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Nearside Front steering rack end worn

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,174 miles

Nearside Front has some play in steering rack end

Fail 11 Dec 2017 116,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front has some play in steering rack end

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 101,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,932 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside and offside brake back plates heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear marker

nearside track rod inner joint has play

Fail 17 Dec 2015 87,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside and offside brake back plates heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear marker

nearside track rod inner joint has play

Pass 20 Dec 2014 78,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 78,555 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 62,457 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 61,787 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 61,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,809 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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FM08 HSC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FM08 HSC, 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 FM08 HSC registered?

FM08 HSC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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