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FT08 LGJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,698 mi
Last recorded77,698 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LGJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,698 miles

Exhaust box in poor condition

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,438 miles

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

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,438 miles

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

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

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,619 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,059 miles

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Fail 24 Aug 2020 64,055 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure insecure with sharp edges (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,547 miles

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

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

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,543 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Optional high level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,824 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 50,820 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 36,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,690 miles

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

nearside front suspension arm bush starting to peel

offside front suspension arm bush starting to peel

Fail 20 Jun 2012 23,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front suspension arm bush starting to peel

offside front suspension arm bush starting to peel

Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,270 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 LGJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

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

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