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SF08 VXZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VXZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 101,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms and brake component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 93,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,739 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 88,739 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,546 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 73,435 miles

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,699 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 57,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake high , reserve just achieved

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,260 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edges close to bald os , ns getting low, budget 205 55 16 91V , scrubbing front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet stay clip worn

Fail 6 Dec 2019 55,257 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edges close to bald os , ns getting low, budget 205 55 16 91V , scrubbing front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet stay clip worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,060 miles

covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2018 52,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,573 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 48,573 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Upper Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 31 May 2017 45,896 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2017 45,896 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,316 miles

slight blow from exhaust at front

Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,378 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,688 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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SF08 VXZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SF08 VXZ, 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 SF08 VXZ registered?

SF08 VXZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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