MOT Status
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129,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust blow center
Exhaust blow center
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
2 front cv boots got slight leak of grease but not split
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from the oil filter ()
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak from the oil filter ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in o/s steering rack arm
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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DE08 KSX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DE08 KSX, 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 DE08 KSX registered?
DE08 KSX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 May 2008.
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