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AK08 SJC

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SJC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 88,101 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 88,101 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 75,989 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 64,744 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,384 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 56,382 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 55,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 55,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AND FITTINGS (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 3.8MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.4MM

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 3.7MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,638 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND FITTINGS SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

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

Pass 15 May 2019 50,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3.MM OUT OF SHAPE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 50,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3.MM OUT OF SHAPE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 47,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

PEDAL RUBBER WORN

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter is leaking grease slightly

Nearside rear tyre outer part of tread is slightly feathered

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 42,753 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 42,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 36,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 36,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,865 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 21,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,625 miles

both front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,762 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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AK08 SJC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK08 SJC, 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 AK08 SJC registered?

AK08 SJC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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