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AM08 XSD

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XSD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 114,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 114,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,661 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 85,776 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,327 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 71,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,515 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,515 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,249 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,323 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 25,332 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)

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 XSD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

AM08 XSD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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