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AM08 VRG

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VRG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 121,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 121,520 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,729 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,830 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 89,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,525 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,771 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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AM08 VRG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM08 VRG, 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 AM08 VRG registered?

AM08 VRG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AM08 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 VRG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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