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SO08 TFJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,713 mi
Last recorded72,713 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 TFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,713 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,711 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,908 miles

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

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 TFJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SO08 TFJ, 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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How do I check the history of SO08 TFJ?

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What year was SO08 TFJ registered?

SO08 TFJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is SO08 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 TFJ shows 3 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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