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FG08 RYV

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,585 mi
Last recorded160,585 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 RYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 160,585 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 160,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 149,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 126,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,087 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 96,067 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,599 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,599 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre stepped inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,381 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs worn

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,873 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,754 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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FG08 RYV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG08 RYV, 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 FG08 RYV registered?

FG08 RYV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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