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SH08 RPU

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,434 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 97,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box spilt and leaking from a joint at the front. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer splitting (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edge 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

space saver tyre bald

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer splitting (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edge 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

space saver tyre bald

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps recording no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both showing excessive white (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

due to front tyre wear on inner shoulders an alignment check is advised once new tyres fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,388 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,897 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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SH08 RPU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH08 RPU, 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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SH08 RPU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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