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AC08 CNY

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,534 mi
Last recorded173,534 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CNY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 173,534 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 173,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 165,263 miles

Both front tyres have excessive wear on outer edges

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 165,263 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres have excessive wear on outer edges

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 156,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 156,432 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,037 miles

front suspension arm bushes separating

some wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2014 138,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension arm bushes separating

osf tyre on limit

osr tyre on limit

some wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,740 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front and rear brake discs worn

play in steering shaft u/j

slight lose of grease from nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor area

Fail 8 Feb 2013 107,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front and rear brake discs worn

play in steering shaft u/j

slight lose of grease from nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor area

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,959 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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AC08 CNY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AC08 CNY, 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 AC08 CNY registered?

AC08 CNY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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