MOT Status
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake just meet requirement
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
parking brake just meet requirement
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pad area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside,would recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively in one spot (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking,would recommend attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and rear (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside,would recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively in one spot (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking,would recommend attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and falling to pieces
severe corrosion to ..front and rear coil springs
severe corrosion to ..front and rear shock absorbers
severe corrosion to rear trailing arms
severe corrosion to steering mechanical items ...track rod ends...inner tie rods.
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rear linkbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding discs and pads replace ...possible caliper (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and falling to pieces
severe corrosion to ..front and rear coil springs
severe corrosion to ..front and rear shock absorbers
severe corrosion to rear trailing arms
severe corrosion to steering mechanical items ...track rod ends...inner tie rods.
Offside Front screw in tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front screw in tyre
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both inner CV gaiters leaking grease but no significant holes/tears
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/r tyre heavy cracking on outer wall
o/s/r tyre heavy cracking on outer wall
Nail in offside front tyre
both front tyres tread depth wearing low
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG08 JZL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 JZL, 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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BG08 JZL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 April 2008.
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