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FY08 MFK

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,400 mi
Last recorded145,400 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MFK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 145,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 142,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,208 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,787 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 130,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 117,759 miles

child seats fitted in rear

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f lower arm bush starting to pull out

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Jan 2018 117,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seats fitted in rear

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f lower arm bush starting to pull out

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,814 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Offside washer jet blocked

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,687 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,142 miles

discs corroded on faces vehicle stood

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 78,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,143 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 60,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,873 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 45,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 MFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY08 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

FY08 MFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 MFK safe to buy?

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