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SH08 JLV

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,702 mi
Last recorded75,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 JLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,546 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,017 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s wiper rubber split

rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,475 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SH08 JLV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SH08 JLV, 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 SH08 JLV registered?

SH08 JLV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is SH08 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 JLV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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