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SC08 HTY

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,479 mi
Last recorded137,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 HTY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 127,650 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 127,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 116,829 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 116,829 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,273 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 97,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 86,644 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 77,588 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 May 2012 69,162 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 69,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 58,632 miles

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

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 HTY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC08 HTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC08 HTY registered?

SC08 HTY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is SC08 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 HTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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