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AF08 BJT

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,964 mi
Last recorded145,964 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BJT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 145,964 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 145,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 136,332 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,615 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 110,609 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 109,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,391 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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AF08 BJT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 BJT, 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 AF08 BJT registered?

AF08 BJT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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