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SB08 EXV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,324 mi
Last recorded42,324 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EXV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,671 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly.Advise inspection.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 40,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly.Advise inspection.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn slightly on inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake disc showing signs of overheating but ok during test.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,604 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,990 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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SB08 EXV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB08 EXV, 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 SB08 EXV registered?

SB08 EXV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is SB08 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 EXV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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