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AA08 RYZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RYZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 116,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 110,997 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 107,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 107,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 105,287 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 105,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 102,525 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 99,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 96,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 92,614 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 92,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 86,526 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and tread deteriorated. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 80,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 80,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 74,646 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play in rack

Pass 18 May 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 60,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 50,145 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 50,145 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front wiper blade slightly smears on screen.

Pass 14 May 2012 39,990 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,506 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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AA08 RYZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AA08 RYZ, 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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AA08 RYZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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