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AU58 UGW

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,476 mi
Last recorded105,476 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UGW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2022 105,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,155 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,943 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 79,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 185/65h15

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,948 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 67,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,838 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 15 Sep 2015 28,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

all tyres showing signs of age / cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,455 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 16,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,723 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 UGW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU58 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

AU58 UGW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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