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AP08 MSX

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 MSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,115 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,703 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,563 miles

Rear suspension component corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,489 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% rear imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 68,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,152 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 66,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,073 miles

limited reserve travel on handbrake needs to be addressed

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,522 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,011 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Deep cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, but cannot see cord.

Oil leak

Slight play evident in offside inner steering arm joint.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,336 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 23,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 MSX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP08 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 MSX registered?

AP08 MSX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 MSX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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