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AV08 BBJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,378 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 88,293 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,976 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,976 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 61,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,195 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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AV08 BBJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV08 BBJ, 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 AV08 BBJ registered?

AV08 BBJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AV08 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 BBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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