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SC08 CXV

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CXV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,850 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil on engine area

Fail 16 Feb 2019 80,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm, going bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil on engine area

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,290 miles

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

O/S/R Wheel Has a Slight Bind

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

Oil Low

Fail 17 Feb 2018 62,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Wheel Has a Slight Bind

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16) (3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Low

Tracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 21,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,386 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 CXV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC08 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

SC08 CXV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is SC08 CXV safe to buy?

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