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ST08 NCE

2008 Kia Cerato

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,509 mi
Last recorded126,509 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 NCE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 126,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 126,508 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,670 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,678 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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ST08 NCE is a 2008 Kia Cerato in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST08 NCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST08 NCE registered?

ST08 NCE is a 2008 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is ST08 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 NCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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