MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box spilt and leaking from a joint at the front. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer splitting (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edge 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)
space saver tyre bald
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer splitting (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edge 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)
space saver tyre bald
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps recording no image (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Side repeater incorrect colour both showing excessive white (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
due to front tyre wear on inner shoulders an alignment check is advised once new tyres fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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SH08 RPU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SH08 RPU, 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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SH08 RPU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2008.
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