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RY57 TXR

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,481 mi
Last recorded84,481 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 TXR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,110 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,303 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,117 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,259 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 67,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

front and rear nom plates faded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 61,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear nom plates faded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,022 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 55,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 38,360 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 38,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 26,692 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 26 Jan 2013 26,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,933 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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RY57 TXR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY57 TXR, 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 RY57 TXR registered?

RY57 TXR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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