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D85 AAN

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 AAN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in nearside front strut and weak in operation

Split pin missing from offside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 May 2019 101,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 101,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit @ 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items.

Pass 8 May 2018 90,008 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Pass 10 May 2017 76,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside Parking brake efficiency poor

Fail 10 May 2017 76,755 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside Parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 16 May 2016 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge (3.5mm across tread)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,594 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,333 miles

wipers wearing

Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,946 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 36,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres weathered

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,983 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/t tyre 3mm

Fail 7 Jan 2013 17,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/t tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,754 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,732 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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D85 AAN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D85 AAN, 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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D85 AAN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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