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AC08 OPE

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,246 mi
Last recorded164,246 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OPE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 164,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 137,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 121,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 111,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 101,424 miles

Grease leaking around near side front inner cv boot outer clip

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Off side front steering rack boot loose

Pass 13 May 2016 91,553 miles

Both front drive shaft inner gaitors leaking grease

Movement in rear anti roll bar bushes/links

Off side front tyre worn inner edge

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

Rear springs rusty

Pass 26 May 2015 80,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 69,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 56,215 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear disc has been overheated.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 46,742 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 38,107 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 OPE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AC08 OPE, 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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AC08 OPE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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