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VK08 ZBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,174 mi
Last recorded153,174 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 153,174 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 153,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 134,017 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 119,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 111,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 107,110 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 91,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 79,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 66,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,450 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 37,921 miles

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

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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VK08 ZBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK08 ZBZ, 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 VK08 ZBZ registered?

VK08 ZBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 ZBZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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