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SM08 TZD

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 67,475 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 66,257 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 66,241 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2023 65,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,010 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 55,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise slight cracking on rear tyre side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,206 miles

Oil leak

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 TZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TZD, 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

How do I check the history of SM08 TZD?

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What year was SM08 TZD registered?

SM08 TZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SM08 TZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 TZD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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