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BN08 ZBY

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,738 mi
Last recorded64,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 64,738 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,209 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 62,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 59,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 57,410 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 55,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 55,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,763 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 50,763 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 46,616 miles

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

Central exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 20,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre below limit on extreme inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre below limit on extreme inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,113 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 10,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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BN08 ZBY 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 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 ZBY, 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 BN08 ZBY registered?

BN08 ZBY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is BN08 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 ZBY 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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