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FT08 PVD

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,799 mi
Last recorded112,799 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 PVD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 112,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see them (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2020 92,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see them (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2019 91,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,225 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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FT08 PVD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FT08 PVD, 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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FT08 PVD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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