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SC57 VOM

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,216 mi
Last recorded153,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 VOM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 153,216 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 153,196 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 147,914 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 136,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,611 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 92,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,840 miles

both steering rack spindles has slight play

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

windscreen has slight score

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering rack spindles has slight play

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

windscreen has slight score

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,074 miles

nsf drop linl is worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,937 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 23,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SC57 VOM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC57 VOM, 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 SC57 VOM registered?

SC57 VOM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is SC57 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 VOM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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