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FT08 KBN

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,839 mi
Last recorded107,839 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KBN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 107,839 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 107,839 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 24 Jan 2022 90,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 90,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 14 Jan 2021 74,534 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,523 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 70,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2019 65,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2018 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gator has slight leak of grease

Offside Front Inner cv gator has slight leak of grease

Offside Front sill is damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Fail 13 Jan 2018 61,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner cv gator has slight leak of grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner cv gator has slight leak of grease

Offside Front sill is damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,966 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 54,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 40,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,194 miles

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

Nearside 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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FT08 KBN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBN, 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 FT08 KBN registered?

FT08 KBN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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