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SL08 ZNO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,071 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,794 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (slightly split) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers fitted

unable to determine rear brake pad thickness

under car trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2017 76,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers fitted

unable to determine rear brake pad thickness

under car trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 65,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 55,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,573 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 23 Apr 2014 47,546 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,533 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,742 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,027 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 26,021 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 ZNO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

SL08 ZNO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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