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FV08 JFU

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,655 mi
Last recorded134,655 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 JFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 134,655 miles

Handbrake travel has only just made the recommended requirements

Fail 3 Aug 2021 134,655 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,706 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 129,706 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,805 miles

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,725 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing slightly low on tread

rear brake disc worn

Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing slightly low on tread

rear brake disc worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,659 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,138 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside 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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FV08 JFU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV08 JFU, 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 FV08 JFU registered?

FV08 JFU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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