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SM57 VZE

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 VZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 107,793 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,188 miles

age related surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,327 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,326 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,014 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 77,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Rear box] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade worn/split.

Fail 13 Jul 2019 77,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Rear box] (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [Inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [Inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade worn/split.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,967 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 65,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,169 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,949 miles

Slight free play in handbrake lever .

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,534 miles

front brake discs lipped/corroded inside

slight exhaust blow at front flexi

slight play n/s/f droplink

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,421 miles

front brake discs slightly scored.

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 21 Dec 2010 17,208 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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SM57 VZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black 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 SM57 VZE, 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 SM57 VZE registered?

SM57 VZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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