MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Paring brake requirements only just met indicating adjustment required
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner face, corroded. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner face, corroded. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP08 XKW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 SP08 XKW, 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 SP08 XKW registered?
SP08 XKW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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