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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack emerging some near-side window pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both lower coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack at near-side window/door pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective webbing slightly twisted, not fully retracting. (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both lower coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack at near-side window/door pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack at near-side window pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working. (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack at near-side window pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded on lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front vertical link upper dirt cover deteriorating
Offside Rear brake disc corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD AND CLOSE TO LIMIT
flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules
slight windscreen damage
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
REAR TYRES TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGES
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
REAR TYRES TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGES
ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OS REAR LAMP LENS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Crack in Offside rear light lens
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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FM08 TCO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 TCO, 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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FM08 TCO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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