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SC08 AOX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,009 mi
Last recorded75,009 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 AOX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 75,009 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,045 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 69,202 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 69,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,031 miles

advise on muddy underneath still able to carry out test

front wipers smearing slightly

general corrosion front and rear suspension components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 63,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advise on muddy underneath still able to carry out test

engine oil low

front wipers smearing slightly

general corrosion front and rear suspension components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,645 miles

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

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

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

general front and rear suspension corrosion/rust

Fail 26 Jan 2017 54,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general front and rear suspension corrosion/rust

Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,896 miles

Offside Rear water in lamp

Fail 4 Feb 2016 48,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear water in lamp

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,242 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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SC08 AOX 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 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 SC08 AOX, 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 SC08 AOX registered?

SC08 AOX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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