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VO08 TBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,238 mi
Last recorded145,238 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 TBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,238 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 138,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,754 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces showing scoring and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer swivel joint showing some lift/lower play. (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S rear registration plate lamp showing deterioration.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces showing scoring and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 120,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces showing scoring and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer swivel joint showing some lift/lower play. (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S rear registration plate lamp showing deterioration.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces showing scoring and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 113,621 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 113,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 97,244 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

clutch pedal hard and bite at the top of pedal

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,597 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,610 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,668 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,038 miles

rear tyres on limit

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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VO08 TBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO08 TBZ, 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 VO08 TBZ registered?

VO08 TBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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