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FT08 KBK

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,020 mi
Last recorded137,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KBK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 137,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,959 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 121,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 116,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 106,929 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,277 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 100,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 90,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,941 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,941 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,561 miles

Rear Child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,400 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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FT08 KBK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT08 KBK, 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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FT08 KBK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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