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SC08 XNB

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,521 mi
Last recorded61,521 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,521 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,554 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear at n/s steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,032 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,359 miles

both front shockers have slight misting of oil

hand brake has travel but does not affect brake performance

x2 car seats in rear

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,123 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,015 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 27,015 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,276 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 XNB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

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

Is SC08 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 XNB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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