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BL08 KXE

2008 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,898 mi
Last recorded116,898 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KXE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 116,898 miles

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))

Fail 17 May 2022 116,894 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 104,780 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 104,598 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 98,038 miles

Rear suspension corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2020 98,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,289 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 87,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 71,578 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 71,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,249 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 62,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,711 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,711 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 50,441 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,822 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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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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