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BD08 VWL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,675 mi
Last recorded62,675 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,948 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,676 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,104 miles

Slight grease leak from inner front drive shaft gaiter joint to shaft

Fail 22 Sep 2014 38,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Age cracking on rear tyres

Slight grease leak from inner front drive shaft gaiter joint to shaft

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,938 miles

Slight age cracking on rear tyres.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight age cracking on rear tyres.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,554 miles

Front tyres worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,700 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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BD08 VWL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 VWL, 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 BD08 VWL registered?

BD08 VWL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is BD08 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VWL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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