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CA08 OUH

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 138,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 134,078 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 134,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside park brake cable not supported.

Fail 4 Apr 2022 128,119 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component slightly loose Head lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear park brake cable not supported.

Pass 10 Apr 2021 124,382 miles

Both front inner drive shaft gaitor small end clips slightly loose,recommend re clip..

Coil spring corroded Both rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper /lower all at rear including trailing arms.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed.. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front inner drive shaft gaitor small end clips slightly loose,recommend re clip..

Coil spring corroded Both rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper /lower all at rear including trailing arms.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 122,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,453 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 120,452 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 117,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension components are rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2018 117,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (suspect tracking is incorrect -adjusted one side more than the other) (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension components are rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking between treads

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight play offside inner track rod

Fail 6 Apr 2017 114,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking between treads

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,954 miles

n/s/f wishbone front bush is perished

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit & is perished and has a nail in it

Fail 7 Apr 2016 112,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f wishbone front bush is perished

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit & is perished and has a nail in it

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,179 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 81,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 81,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,199 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,702 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres stepped

o/s/r brake binding

rear brake discs worn

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 OUH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OUH, 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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CA08 OUH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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