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FV08 EHW

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,248 mi
Last recorded178,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EHW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 178,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 178,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 158,642 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 14 Jul 2017 144,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 144,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,892 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 99,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,192 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,545 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 EHW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV08 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

FV08 EHW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is FV08 EHW safe to buy?

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