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SA08 HAR

2018 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,946 mi
Last recorded82,946 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HAR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet pull difficult to operate

Fail 15 Sep 2025 82,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking on inner sidewall and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,364 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,741 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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SA08 HAR is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 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 SA08 HAR, 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 8 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA08 HAR registered?

SA08 HAR is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is SA08 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 HAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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