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BG08 JZL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,119 mi
Last recorded112,119 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JZL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 112,119 miles

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))

Fail 12 May 2026 112,119 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 104,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,539 miles

parking brake just meet requirement

Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,539 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake just meet requirement

Pass 8 Sep 2022 96,397 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,473 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,643 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,642 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,246 miles

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.

Fail 14 May 2019 86,246 miles

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.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,661 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,661 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 78,955 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 78,945 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 75,519 miles

both inner CV gaiters leaking grease but no significant holes/tears

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,340 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,946 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre heavy cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,946 miles

o/s/r tyre heavy cracking on outer wall

Pass 10 May 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,895 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres tread depth wearing low

Pass 17 May 2011 22,796 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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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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