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AC08 CRF

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,387 mi
Last recorded92,387 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CRF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 92,387 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear subframe + several suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,054 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,740 miles

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

rear outer brakepads 3/4 worn - unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,341 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pads 2/3 worn

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,503 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads 2/3 worn

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,635 miles

off-side front tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off-side front tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,598 miles

both inner cv boots leaking grease

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,081 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 CRF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

AC08 CRF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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