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CF08 BNV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,513 mi
Last recorded72,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 72,513 miles

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

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

Under trays

Pass 3 Apr 2025 62,808 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S heavily castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 52,554 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 52,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes worn on front both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 51,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,045 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 33,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 22,935 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 22,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,545 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,786 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,452 miles

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

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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CF08 BNV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 CF08 BNV, 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 CF08 BNV registered?

CF08 BNV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for CF08 BNV 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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