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ST57 XSK

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 XSK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,635 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 89,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,122 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,322 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,948 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 50,994 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,901 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,315 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 45,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear washer inop.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,975 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,146 miles

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)

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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ST57 XSK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST57 XSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST57 XSK registered?

ST57 XSK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is ST57 XSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 XSK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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