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AU08 KGG

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 KGG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 140,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to various steering and suspension components.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2022 134,562 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 117,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,767 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 83,767 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,087 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs have surface corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 65,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,106 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 55,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 3mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 48,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 48,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,094 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,196 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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AU08 KGG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AU08 KGG, 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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AU08 KGG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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