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CA57 PER

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,349 mi
Last recorded119,349 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 PER
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 119,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,724 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 114,440 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 114,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 112,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 110,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,899 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,829 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,312 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 86,397 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. on limit req replacing soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,940 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,938 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 43,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,553 miles

free play at steering wheel / slight play at front wheels

rear discs corroded pads appear low

rear tyres starting to perish and appear to be going out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,811 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 23,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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CA57 PER is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CA57 PER, 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 CA57 PER registered?

CA57 PER is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is CA57 PER safe to buy?

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