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FV08 SSJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,154 mi
Last recorded149,154 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SSJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 149,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 134,952 miles

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside and nearside (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 134,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside and nearside (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 125,744 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 125,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,658 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle/suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 117,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Engine oil level low

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle/suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 101,244 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 86,319 miles

Both front inner cv gaiters have slight seepage of grease

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 76,217 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has x3 nails

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

Pass 20 May 2015 66,404 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 55,189 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2014 55,189 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2013 45,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 35,233 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deterioated

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 May 2012 35,233 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres deterioated

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 SSJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SSJ, 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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FV08 SSJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 May 2008.

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