MOT Status
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108,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion underbody
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion underbody
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to Mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
General underbody corrosion
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to Mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
General underbody corrosion
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust insecure due to detachment from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Both front tyres perishing.
Rear parking brake may need adjustment.
Both rear tyres perishing.
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake has low reserve travel.
Nearside Rear Slight sticking, but ok.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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AK08 SHM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AK08 SHM, 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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AK08 SHM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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