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FV08 XMZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,577 mi
Last recorded114,577 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 114,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

advise slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner treads. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner treads. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 48,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 27,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,597 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,769 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 XMZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

FV08 XMZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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