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AP08 OKA

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,006 mi
Last recorded124,006 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 124,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,366 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps both corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps both corroded.

Rear Both rear calipers and/or pads show signs of being at least partially seized, as inner pads are mostly unworn, but outer pads are severely worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,096 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank securing strap badly corroded ( o/s )

Fail 23 Dec 2020 84,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank securing strap badly corroded ( o/s )

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,884 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,904 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 66,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,326 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 54,596 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 54,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres scrubbed

rear tyres 4mm at centre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,116 miles

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

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 OKA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKA, 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 AP08 OKA registered?

AP08 OKA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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