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SG08 JHO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,150 mi
Last recorded66,150 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 JHO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all front steering,suspension,brakes,subframe and components corroded

all rear suspension,brakes,subframe and components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all front steering,suspension,brakes,subframe and components corroded

all rear suspension,brakes,subframe and components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,434 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 62,433 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,703 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 31,703 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,704 miles

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 21,702 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,909 miles

advise both front steering arms

Fail 13 Sep 2016 15,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front steering arms

Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 7,314 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 7,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,923 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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SG08 JHO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SG08 JHO, 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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SG08 JHO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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