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FV08 SSU

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SSU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check belt ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check belt ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,392 miles

dual mass flywheel worn , noise , pedal judder

Fail 12 Sep 2022 87,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake slow to work

dual mass flywheel worn , noise , pedal judder

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,402 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 74,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges / sidewalls very badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,164 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,347 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,525 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 SSU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

FV08 SSU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is FV08 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 SSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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