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FN08 OHX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,751 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 101,930 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 101,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,058 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 99,058 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner cv boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 92,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre started to crack.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim is at upper limit.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 2 Apr 2022 92,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front. (3.5 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim is at upper limit.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Offside Front Tyre started to crack.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,144 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly cracked at the rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 64,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,633 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,223 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,518 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,425 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,090 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,593 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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FN08 OHX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FN08 OHX, 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 FN08 OHX registered?

FN08 OHX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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