MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All, offside front and nearside rear are right on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
fuel tank heavly corroded and signs of dampness but not leaking at time of test
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
fuel tank heavly corroded and signs of dampness but not leaking at time of test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank and mounting straps are corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank and mounting straps are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ08 EWW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ08 EWW, 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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BJ08 EWW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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