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AU08 PZC

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,722 mi
Last recorded163,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PZC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 163,722 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 163,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 142,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 142,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,268 miles

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

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

Rear sub-frame has corrosion non-excessive (including suspension components)

Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,199 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 117,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,956 miles

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

Offside Rear HUB BACK SIDE AXLE COVER CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 9 Jul 2021 104,956 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST CLAMP BOLT LOOSE AND MISSED ONE BOLT AND NUT (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH SIDES-TWO OF TWO (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear HUB BACK SIDE AXLE COVER CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,898 miles

exhaust system has a slight leak

Fail 29 Jun 2020 99,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system has a slight leak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,019 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 94,019 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,979 miles

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

both front tyes wearing inner edges.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyes wearing inner edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,488 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 51,348 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,335 miles

both front and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,377 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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AU08 PZC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU08 PZC, 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 AU08 PZC registered?

AU08 PZC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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