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AU58 UHB

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,636 mi
Last recorded106,636 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UHB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,653 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 101,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,344 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES JUST LEGAL +O/S/R LINK ARM HAS PLAY +FRONT AND REAR SPRING CORRODING

Fail 13 Sep 2018 87,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Bald. 185/65T15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 82,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,227 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre tread worn low on inner edge of centre 3/4 only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 26,201 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both inner CV gaiters leaking

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 UHB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

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

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