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FV08 DYU

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,326 mi
Last recorded120,326 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DYU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 120,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,536 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,759 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,759 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 86,980 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,595 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,676 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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FV08 DYU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV08 DYU, 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 FV08 DYU registered?

FV08 DYU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 DYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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