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FT08 PUV

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,280 mi
Last recorded141,280 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 PUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 141,280 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 131,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,044 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Inner Shoulders

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Play In O/s/f Inner Steering Knuckle Ball Joint

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,779 miles

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,778 miles

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

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,496 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,142 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,534 miles

steering column very notchy requires attention

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,523 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,717 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 PUV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FT08 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

FT08 PUV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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