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S12 MXX

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,968 mi
Last recorded40,968 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 MXX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 40,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 40,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,773 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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S12 MXX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S12 MXX, 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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How do I check the history of S12 MXX?

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What year was S12 MXX registered?

S12 MXX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is S12 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 MXX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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