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AG58 BBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,969 mi
Last recorded154,969 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 BBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 154,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,141 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

OSR TYRE WORN/BALD ON INNER EDGE AND UNEVENLY WORN/STEPPED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,973 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And tread bold on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,972 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,852 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,754 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs heavily worn and corroded on inner faces

front brake pads appear low closer inspection recommended

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,765 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre side wall slightly cracked

osr tyre side wall slightly cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,426 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)

windsreen wipers smearing slightly

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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AG58 BBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AG58 BBZ, 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 AG58 BBZ registered?

AG58 BBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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