MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged Both rear stepped and undulated on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged Both rear stepped and undulated on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake discs.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake discs.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front inner cv gaiter slightly loose.
BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 MFJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FY08 MFJ, 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 FY08 MFJ registered?
FY08 MFJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is FY08 MFJ safe to buy?
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