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FY08 MFJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,032 mi
Last recorded136,032 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,032 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 136,030 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,995 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 114,891 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2017 95,055 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2017 95,055 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,507 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,993 miles

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.

Pass 4 May 2011 37,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,866 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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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.

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