MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear suspension corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush lifting/cracked (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush cracked (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear tyre stepping/worn on inner edge attention required 225/45/zr17
clutch juddering
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall as marked (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
baby seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
baby seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 KXE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BL08 KXE, 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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BL08 KXE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 July 2008.
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