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SE08 UKC

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 UKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,278 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,755 miles

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

advise front nearside brake disc warped just within requirements

advise nearside rear disc showing signs of burning

advise offside washer jet mis-aligned nearside jet provides just enough fluid

Fail 12 Jan 2015 74,729 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise front nearside brake disc warped just within requirements

advise nearside rear brake showing signs of burning and slight bind

advise offside washer jet mis-aligned nearside jet provides just enough fluid

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,019 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,203 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 UKC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SE08 UKC, 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

How do I check the history of SE08 UKC?

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What year was SE08 UKC registered?

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

Is SE08 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE08 UKC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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