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A8 OSJ

2006 Kia Ceed

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Ceed73,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OSJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 115,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 115,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2025 63,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2024 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,434 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,860 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,700 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2022 43,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,833 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,924 miles

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

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

long travel on hand brake lever, still has reserve travel.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,990 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,543 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day time running lamp int flickering

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,811 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,811 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported TAIL PIPE (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,802 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,147 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,907 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,940 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,821 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,103 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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A8 OSJ is a 2006 Kia Ceed in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 73,630 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 A8 OSJ, 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 20 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 OSJ registered?

A8 OSJ is a 2006 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is A8 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 OSJ shows 36 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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