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SE08 UJZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,402 mi
Last recorded47,402 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 UJZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,298 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 42,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,224 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,717 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 38,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,819 miles

both front tyres mud + snow

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,111 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,888 miles

advise both rear tyres have cuts on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2012 21,904 miles

advise both rear tyres have cuts on treads

Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,224 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 UJZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SE08 UJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE08 UJZ registered?

SE08 UJZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is SE08 UJZ safe to buy?

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