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AT57 SRY

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 SRY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 84,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2024 80,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

auxiliary belt cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2024 80,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,357 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 75,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,584 miles

Rear brake pads getting low ?

Fail 2 Sep 2020 69,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads getting low ?

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,038 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres worn on edges & sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,071 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,292 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear tyre treads cracked advise replacement

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,788 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,573 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,856 miles

Both washer jets low on pressure

Bracket under rear of car bolt has sheared off held in place with a spring

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,629 miles

Bracket under rear of car bolt sheared off

Nearside washer jet low on pressure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,921 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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AT57 SRY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AT57 SRY, 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 AT57 SRY registered?

AT57 SRY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is AT57 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 SRY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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