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AG08 GGU

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,250 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 144,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 141,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 132,642 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 132,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,063 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 124,063 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Front wipers slightly streaky

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,439 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,893 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 84,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,036 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,027 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,358 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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AG08 GGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG08 GGU, 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 AG08 GGU registered?

AG08 GGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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