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FV08 ZZD

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 71,631 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 47,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 47,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 45,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 45,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 42,984 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 40,292 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 May 2022 40,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2021 37,846 miles

Front can smell fuel under the bonnet

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,238 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 31,238 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,354 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2017 29,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,901 miles

Both rear tyres have light cracks in tread 205/55/16

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,538 miles

string wrapped around nearside front driveshaft

Fail 27 Sep 2013 20,535 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

string wrapped around nearside front driveshaft

Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,857 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 17,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,211 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 ZZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZZD, 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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FV08 ZZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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