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AU08 PYH

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,520 mi
Last recorded117,520 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PYH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Both the rear tyres are perished/cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint - Front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,520 miles

Both the rear tyres are perished/cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint - Front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,822 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel slight tight to turn by hand

Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,822 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel slight tight to turn by hand

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,974 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel slight tight to turn by hand

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel slight tight to turn by hand

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,996 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 PYH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU08 PYH, 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 AU08 PYH registered?

AU08 PYH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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