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SC08 UPX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,222 mi
Last recorded145,222 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 145,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 144,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,171 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,946 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 133,875 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working s/light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 126,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,056 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 107,056 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,761 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,437 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,455 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

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

both front tyres showing signs of wear

Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

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

both front tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,902 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 UPX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

SC08 UPX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 UPX safe to buy?

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