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SK08 ZMX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,639 mi
Last recorded116,639 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ZMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 116,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 111,230 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 111,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 104,144 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,890 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,919 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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SK08 ZMX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK08 ZMX, 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 SK08 ZMX registered?

SK08 ZMX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is SK08 ZMX safe to buy?

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