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ET57 HBL

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,867 mi
Last recorded130,867 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 HBL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 115,226 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 115,216 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,791 miles

Slight play both inner track rod joints

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing badly on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,037 miles

parking brake near end of travel

Fail 2 Oct 2020 85,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake near end of travel

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,141 miles

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

Nearside washer not working correctly

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,195 miles

tyres cracking around side walls

Pass 15 May 2012 23,222 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 23,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,643 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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ET57 HBL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET57 HBL, 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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ET57 HBL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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