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RV08 OZL

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,493 mi
Last recorded125,493 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OZL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 125,493 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 125,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 116,911 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 116,911 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 106,233 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)

Fail 15 May 2018 106,233 miles

Emissions not tested manifold leaking and flexi down pipe splite at colar (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,646 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 89,644 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,534 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,299 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,122 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 59,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,547 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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RV08 OZL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RV08 OZL, 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 RV08 OZL registered?

RV08 OZL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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