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SM08 AHC

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,398 mi
Last recorded53,398 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,160 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,683 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see base of rear coil springs

engine management light on

handbrake almost at end of travel

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

unable to fully check rear springs

Fail 11 Jun 2012 28,324 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

unable to fully check rear springs

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,988 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SM08 AHC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SM08 AHC, 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 SM08 AHC registered?

SM08 AHC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is SM08 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 AHC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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