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EF57 XYA

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,612 mi
Last recorded171,612 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 XYA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 171,612 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 162,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,515 miles

NOISE FROM ENGINE (RATTLE)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 147,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a)

NOISE FROM ENGINE (RATTLE)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 135,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 124,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 124,158 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,300 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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EF57 XYA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF57 XYA, 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 EF57 XYA registered?

EF57 XYA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is EF57 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 XYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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