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BG08 JZD

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,302 mi
Last recorded161,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JZD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 161,302 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underboy corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 154,208 miles

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

O/S SILL CORROSION

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 143,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,180 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 137,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 123,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 115,490 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded pos seized calliper or slides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 115,490 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded pos seized calliper or slides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 105,274 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 105,274 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm mesured (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2016 97,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm mesured (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside fron washers not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm mesured (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt, child seat fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,787 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,949 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 51,026 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 27,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BG08 JZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG08 JZD, 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 BG08 JZD registered?

BG08 JZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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