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CA08 CDK

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CDK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,171 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner small clips very slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 21 Oct 2021 113,171 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner small clips very slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 99,135 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,360 miles

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,357 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside rear light lens damaged

uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,888 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,408 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 71,126 miles

offside washer jet weak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,427 miles

front number plate spider cracked.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,053 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,342 miles

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

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)

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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CA08 CDK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA08 CDK, 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 CA08 CDK registered?

CA08 CDK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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