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DE57 XJB

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XJB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,755 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,041 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,041 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,697 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 59,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,287 miles

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

n/s/f - o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,927 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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DE57 XJB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE57 XJB, 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 DE57 XJB registered?

DE57 XJB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DE57 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 XJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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