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SM08 LFD

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,810 mi
Last recorded100,810 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LFD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 100,810 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 99,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 99,704 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 99,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under body

Pass 8 Sep 2023 98,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 98,444 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,144 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear all suspensions and coil springs and shockabsorbers are corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body andchassis and cross members are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,474 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear coil springs and shockabsorbers and inner silland under body corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,386 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 59,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,742 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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SM08 LFD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

SM08 LFD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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