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PY08 LAA

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 LAA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,483 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,660 miles

Headlights slightly blue

N/S/F tyre scrubbed inner/outer edges

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre scrubbed inner/outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 100,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlights slightly blue

N/S/F tyre scrubbed inner/outer edges

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre scrubbed inner/outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,806 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,465 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,465 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,066 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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PY08 LAA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PY08 LAA, 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 PY08 LAA registered?

PY08 LAA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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