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FP08 VUJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,411 mi
Last recorded119,411 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VUJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,411 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 119,220 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 100,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,431 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,434 miles

Exhaust fouling body

Inside of front tyres worn close to cords

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

Rear pads look low

Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,158 miles

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Under Tray Fitted

Centre Front Exhaust pipe heat shield hanging loose & Adrift

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 76,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Under Tray Fitted

Centre Front Exhaust pipe heat shield hanging loose & Adrift

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,922 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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FP08 VUJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 VUJ, 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 FP08 VUJ registered?

FP08 VUJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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