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SL08 HRN

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HRN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,396 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 91,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 88,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,842 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 86,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Back Box Covered With Compound (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,145 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,991 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,991 miles

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

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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SL08 HRN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SL08 HRN, 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 SL08 HRN registered?

SL08 HRN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SL08 HRN safe to buy?

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