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AP08 CNN

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 CNN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 54,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 53,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 53,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,683 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 51,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 50,839 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 May 2021 50,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished and various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

grease leak passed both front inner cv gaiter clips

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,650 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 44,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,341 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,491 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,012 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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AP08 CNN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP08 CNN, 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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AP08 CNN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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