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ET57 KXB

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,730 mi
Last recorded49,730 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 KXB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 47,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 47,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,654 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 36,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 33,566 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 33,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,601 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 29,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 24,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,827 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Offside steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 21,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge.

Nearside steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Offside steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,819 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 KXB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET57 KXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 KXB registered?

ET57 KXB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is ET57 KXB safe to buy?

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