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SE08 PGV

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 PGV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,066 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Nsf driveshaft inner cv gaiter starting to leak

Parking lever nearly at end of travel

Fail 31 Jul 2018 100,066 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nsf driveshaft inner cv gaiter starting to leak

Parking lever nearly at end of travel

Tyre pressure low on all tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,061 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation nearside increasing quicker than offside (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation nearside increasing quicker than offside (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,270 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 89,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,952 miles

nearside front tyre damaged but not showing cords

offside front tie rod slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,952 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front tyre damaged but not showing cords

offside front tie rod slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 55,544 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,807 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front inner cv gaiters sweating but secure front brakepads low o/s/r brakedisc pitted on inner face

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,758 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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SE08 PGV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SE08 PGV, 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 SE08 PGV registered?

SE08 PGV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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