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PAC 8W

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAC 8W
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 115,570 miles

Nearside Front subframe mounting slight play

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

Fail 5 May 2026 115,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front subframe mounting slight play

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

Pass 13 May 2025 108,553 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 108,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 103,032 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 103,032 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 101,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 40,165 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 22,960 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,543 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,336 miles

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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PAC 8W is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PAC 8W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAC 8W registered?

PAC 8W is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PAC 8W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAC 8W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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