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PX08 PYH

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,466 mi
Last recorded121,466 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 PYH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 101,074 miles

Front Turbo very noisy when revved,

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 101,074 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking out, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tracking out, 205/55/16, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Turbo very noisy when revved,

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,271 miles

Clutch worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel

Steering rack very noisy

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,271 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel

Steering rack very noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,688 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering column knocks on free play

Fail 28 Nov 2017 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering column knocks on free play

Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,693 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,952 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,260 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,938 miles

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

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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PX08 PYH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX08 PYH, 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 PX08 PYH registered?

PX08 PYH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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