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SO08 KLV

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,993 mi
Last recorded56,993 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 KLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 56,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 52,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,611 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 48,601 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,997 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 43,397 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) burst on brake tester (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2016 427,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,024 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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SO08 KLV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO08 KLV, 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 SO08 KLV?

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What year was SO08 KLV registered?

SO08 KLV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is SO08 KLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 KLV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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