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FP08 PZM

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 PZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,165 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 111,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,900 miles

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

clutch action poor

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,474 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,474 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 59,820 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 59,820 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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FP08 PZM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP08 PZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 PZM registered?

FP08 PZM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is FP08 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 PZM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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