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BN08 KPZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,684 mi
Last recorded105,684 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 105,684 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 105,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 99,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 94,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 84,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,375 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 74,567 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 61,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 61,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 55,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 46,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,421 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 31,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,537 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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BN08 KPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN08 KPZ, 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 BN08 KPZ registered?

BN08 KPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BN08 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 KPZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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