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BU08 MKM

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MKM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes perished but no excess movement

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/Minor leaks

suspect rear suspension component worn but no obvious sings knocking

Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,420 miles

Little reserve travel on park brake lever

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle bushes perished but no excess movement

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspect anti roll bar pin/bush at rear worn knocking but no obvious signs

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,052 miles

Knocking from rear end no obvious signs

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres cracking between tread lines

Rear axle bushes perished but no excess movement

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,050 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Knocking from rear end no obvious signs

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres cracking between tread lines

Rear axle bushes perished but no excess movement

Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,156 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,156 miles

Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt n/s rear (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt o/s rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,155 miles

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)

both front inner cv boots seeping grease

front wiper blades smearing screen

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,407 miles

screen wash warning lamp illuminated

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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BU08 MKM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 MKM, 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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What year was BU08 MKM registered?

BU08 MKM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is BU08 MKM safe to buy?

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