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RV58 ECF

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,069 mi
Last recorded170,069 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 ECF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 170,069 miles

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

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

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 21 Sep 2015 170,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to distort

Fail 25 Sep 2014 148,142 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to distort

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,268 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,654 miles

n/s front inner cv boot leaking greese

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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RV58 ECF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV58 ECF, 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 RV58 ECF registered?

RV58 ECF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is RV58 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 ECF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV58 ECF have outstanding finance?

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