MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RO08 SFJ safe to buy?
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