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SD08 HLF

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,397 mi
Last recorded97,397 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 HLF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,397 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 97,397 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,343 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2022 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,967 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 90,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,724 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 76,724 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,186 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,206 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 55,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,505 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 46,505 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,350 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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SD08 HLF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD08 HLF, 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 SD08 HLF registered?

SD08 HLF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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