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SG08 JHY

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,132 mi
Last recorded95,132 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 JHY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged due to contact with with front strut

Offside Front Tyre inner side wall worn

Fail 21 Sep 2017 95,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged due to contact with with front strut

Offside Front Tyre inner side wall worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,692 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 63,605 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,753 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 JHY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG08 JHY, 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 SG08 JHY registered?

SG08 JHY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SG08 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 JHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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