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SM08 SCX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,346 mi
Last recorded33,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 SCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,346 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 33,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,872 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracked on sidewall.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 25,872 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked on sidewall.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,705 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack on sidewall.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 19,705 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack on sidewall.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,854 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 SCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM08 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

SM08 SCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is SM08 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 SCX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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