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AU58 UZW

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,435 mi
Last recorded179,435 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 179,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 172,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 168,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 168,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 165,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,737 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 159,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 159,528 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2018 149,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 149,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 140,197 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 139,889 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,153 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 124,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger air-bag switched off

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,291 miles

Child seat fitted to passenger front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted to passenger front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 69,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F drive shaft gator insecure.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,117 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 52,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UZW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

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

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