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FV08 ZZC

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,224 mi
Last recorded90,224 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ZZC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,675 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,005 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,731 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,538 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 29,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZZC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZZC, 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

How do I check the history of FV08 ZZC?

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What year was FV08 ZZC registered?

FV08 ZZC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is FV08 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 ZZC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV08 ZZC have outstanding finance?

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