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VEZ 1148

2008 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,534 mi
Last recorded91,534 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 1148
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 91,534 miles

Age related corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 91,534 miles

Age related corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 91,371 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle inbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top tower (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator support bracket damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 90,675 miles

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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VEZ 1148 is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VEZ 1148, 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

How do I check the history of VEZ 1148?

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What year was VEZ 1148 registered?

VEZ 1148 is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is VEZ 1148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 1148 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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