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SC08 CXT

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,211 mi
Last recorded106,211 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CXT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 105,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs Inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs Inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,691 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 77,657 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both O/S and N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides O/S and N/S (Holes within 30cm of mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 65,961 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,841 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 46,799 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,332 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 31,324 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,098 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 22,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,610 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 CXT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

SC08 CXT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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