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SC08 KNM

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,490 mi
Last recorded84,490 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 KNM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner CV Boot has slight leak still prevents against ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Inner CV Boot has slight leak still prevents against ingress of dirt

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 84,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner CV Boot has slight leak still prevents against ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Inner CV Boot has slight leak still prevents against ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,718 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 70,718 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 64,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,182 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,984 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 47,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

vehicle geometry check may be required

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,189 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 36,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,892 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)

both front and rear tyres showing signs of cracking on outer shoulder tread (NO CORDS SHOWING)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 17,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,964 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 KNM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

SC08 KNM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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