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AC08 CSF

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,031 mi
Last recorded167,031 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CSF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 167,031 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 161,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 161,739 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 148,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge no cords exposed at present 205/55/r16 94v (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,951 miles

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

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 61,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,935 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge 205/55 zr 16 94v mohawk

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,491 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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AC08 CSF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AC08 CSF, 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 AC08 CSF registered?

AC08 CSF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is AC08 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 CSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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