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FY08 ZDJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,070 mi
Last recorded177,070 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 177,070 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-front suspension arm bushes perished-rear brake discs and pads wearing low

steering wheel has slight free play-rear axle corroded-oil leak-n/s/f tyre worn low-inner steering arms have slight play-o/s/f track rod end has slight play-front subframe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 173,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 173,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 165,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 165,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 111,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Inner coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 93,772 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,931 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,194 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,194 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,433 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres sidewall perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,558 miles

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 ZDJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

FY08 ZDJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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