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RO08 SFJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,981 mi
Last recorded116,981 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 SFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 116,981 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front registration number plate slight cracked

nearside rear stop lamp is slight broken

Fail 23 May 2017 116,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front registration number plate slight cracked

nearside rear stop lamp is slight broken

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,558 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS EVIDENT

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)

body work dented/damaged

both door mirror backings missing

front brake discs lipped

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS EVIDENT

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body work dented/damaged

both door mirror backings missing

front brake discs lipped

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tail gate damaged

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,249 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 85,249 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,957 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,287 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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RO08 SFJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO08 SFJ, 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 RO08 SFJ registered?

RO08 SFJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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