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AU58 UGL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,249 mi
Last recorded163,249 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UGL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 163,249 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 163,241 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 151,729 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 151,729 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 141,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,566 miles

front washers weak

stone chip in swept area of screen

stone chip in zone 'A' of screen

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,639 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,986 miles

front disc surface slightly corroded on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 62,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front disc surface slightly corroded on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2012 52,616 miles

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

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

o/s/f tie rod very slight play

slight corrosion to edges of front discs

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,616 miles

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

o/s/f tie rod very slight play

slight corrosion to edges of front discs

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,743 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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AU58 UGL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU58 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

AU58 UGL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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