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CK08 MKL

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 MKL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,698 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil low below min

Fail 28 Apr 2025 115,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head light not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil low below min

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,794 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 92,794 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both rear suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 85,568 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 72,162 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 72,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 58,543 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light advise replacement/repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + slight inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake high

Fail 24 Apr 2021 58,543 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light advise replacement/repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + slight inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 9 Apr 2020 51,568 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 51,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working came on when touched possible loose wire (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2019 38,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,556 miles

sidewalls perished both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,175 miles

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

sidewall perishing n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,559 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 21,544 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot clip

o/s/f slight wheel bind

Fail 6 Feb 2014 19,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot clip

o/s/f slight wheel bind

Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,076 miles

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)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,822 miles

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

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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CK08 MKL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CK08 MKL, 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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CK08 MKL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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