MOT Status
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121,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front corrosion to front suspension and subframe
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion to rear suspension and subframe
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres nearing legal limit
n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres nearing legal limit
n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin flexi blowing where joins cat (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brakes worn/corroded and signs of heat, not binding at time of test but advise further inspection
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brakes worn/corroded and signs of heat, not binding at time of test but advise further inspection
n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak
small crack in windscreen zone a less than 10mm
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak
small crack in windscreen zone a less than 10mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on inside edge,recommend replaced
offside rear tyre tread badly worn on inside edge,recommend replaced
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge,also badly perished and on legal limit,recommend changed
offside rear tyre perished recommend changed
rear wiper split
rear brake pads worn ,handbrake coming up quite high
stone chip in zone a of windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre tread worn
offside front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY08 WZW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SY08 WZW, 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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SY08 WZW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 April 2008.
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