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VX08 UFS

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UFS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,879 miles

Both front inner CV boots weeping grease out.

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion all around

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 90,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front inner CV boots weeping grease out.

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion all aorund

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,861 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 86,860 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Squealing When Wheel Rotated Anti-Clockwise

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs clearly worn, especially on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front washers barely provide fluid onto the windscreen.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 83,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn advise rear discs and pads to be replaced as a pair. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs clearly worn, especially on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front washers barely provide fluid onto the windscreen.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,133 miles

both front wipers smearing

Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,133 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,142 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,130 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,130 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 55,254 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,254 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,612 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING [SLIGHT]

Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,628 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 45,628 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VX08 UFS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VX08 UFS, 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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VX08 UFS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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