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FM08 RZL

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RZL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 135,840 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 135,840 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 129,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 126,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,215 miles

Airbox restricting inspection

Brake Fluid Below max

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low, close to failure limit

Rear Tyres wearing low, Close to failure limit

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated, Close to failure limit

Underbody Corroded

Undertrays Fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Mar 2019 110,215 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Airbox restricting inspection

Brake Fluid Below max

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low, close to failure limit

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

Rear Tyres wearing low, Close to failure limit

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated, Close to failure limit

Underbody Corroded

Undertrays Fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 105,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,244 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,244 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2016 81,378 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,574 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 55,574 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,769 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 25,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,648 miles

advise nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot leaking cv grease

advise offside front tyre wearing on the outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jun 2011 15,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot leaking cv grease

advise offside front tyre wearing on the outer sidewall

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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FM08 RZL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FM08 RZL, 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 FM08 RZL registered?

FM08 RZL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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