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AU58 VAA

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,430 mi
Last recorded124,430 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,430 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 124,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 118,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,645 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear hand brake just met limit

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,724 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,724 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,866 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON JOIN PIPE TO FLEX

Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake binding slighty

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake binding slighty

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres old & cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,858 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 VAA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

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

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