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FV08 RPZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 RPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,278 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 96,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,116 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 57,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPZ, 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 FV08 RPZ registered?

FV08 RPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is FV08 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 RPZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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