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VK08 ZBN

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,056 mi
Last recorded92,056 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZBN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 92,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2025 92,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2024 85,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 80,316 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 76,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 66,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,258 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 54,300 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 54,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,154 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,800 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 24,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,406 miles

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

slight brake drag n/s/r

Pass 27 May 2014 10,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 8,549 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,410 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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VK08 ZBN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK08 ZBN, 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 VK08 ZBN registered?

VK08 ZBN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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