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AM08 LVU

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,727 mi
Last recorded71,727 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LVU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,727 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and outer edge worn205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailng arm. Arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BUSH WORN BUT NO PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and outer edge worn 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. Arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 71,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Pump not sounding (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and outer edge worn205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailng arm. Arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BUSH WORN BUT NO PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and outer edge worn 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. Arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 68,451 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,037 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUS ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 60,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUS ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,091 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 57,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,388 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 43,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe cracking to tread area and inner and outer side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,855 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,716 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,873 miles

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

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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AM08 LVU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 AM08 LVU, 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 AM08 LVU registered?

AM08 LVU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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