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AU58 AYS

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,535 mi
Last recorded95,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 AYS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,546 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2013 53,779 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AU58 AYS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU58 AYS, 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 AU58 AYS registered?

AU58 AYS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AU58 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 AYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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