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SB08 FNN

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,854 mi
Last recorded118,854 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,114 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 103,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,417 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 89,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 80,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 80,417 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2018 69,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,136 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,924 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)

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 FNN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FNN, 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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SB08 FNN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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