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SL08 VDA

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,292 mi
Last recorded139,292 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VDA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,298 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,267 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,791 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,666 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,251 miles

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

front wipers light smearing

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 16 Jan 2015 76,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers light smearing

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2013 54,963 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 54,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,984 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VDA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL08 VDA, 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 SL08 VDA registered?

SL08 VDA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is SL08 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 VDA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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