MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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)
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)
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)
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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)
rear tyres on limit
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VO08 TBZ safe to buy?
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