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SJ08 UOX

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,604 mi
Last recorded53,604 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UOX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,604 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,151 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,151 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SJ08 UOX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ08 UOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ08 UOX registered?

SJ08 UOX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SJ08 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 UOX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ08 UOX have outstanding finance?

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