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FM08 TCK

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,494 mi
Last recorded101,494 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 TCK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 101,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 97,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 91,554 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 91,554 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 87,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 84,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,855 miles

very slight blow on the exhaust front pipe. emissions not affected at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,840 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,758 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,005 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,526 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,399 miles

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn, but tyre tred is fine

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,339 miles

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)

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 TCK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FM08 TCK, 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 TCK registered?

FM08 TCK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FM08 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 TCK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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