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SB02 SMB

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,818 mi
Last recorded47,818 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 SMB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 47,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,530 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,121 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks on the edges of the crown (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks on the edges of the crown (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,094 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,388 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 33,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,747 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 24,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,620 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 20,620 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,499 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 15,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

not able to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to slight brake bind

Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,572 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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SB02 SMB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB02 SMB, 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 SB02 SMB registered?

SB02 SMB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is SB02 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB02 SMB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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