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FG08 TZR

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,044 mi
Last recorded122,044 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TZR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 122,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,249 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 104,222 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,346 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,700 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,452 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 TZR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG08 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

FG08 TZR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 TZR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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