MOT Status
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88,101 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AND FITTINGS (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 3.8MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear TYRE 2.4MM
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 3.7MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND FITTINGS SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear TYRE 3.1MM
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear TYRE 3.3.MM OUT OF SHAPE
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear TYRE 3.3.MM OUT OF SHAPE
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE
PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter is leaking grease slightly
Nearside rear tyre outer part of tread is slightly feathered
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front and rear tyres starting to perish
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK08 SJC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AK08 SJC, 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 AK08 SJC registered?
AK08 SJC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2008.
Is AK08 SJC safe to buy?
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