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SP08 LKG

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,439 mi
Last recorded73,439 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LKG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,439 miles

nearside front tyre shows wear on inside edge

nearside rear fog light broken

Fail 9 Nov 2017 73,424 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre shows wear on inside edge

nearside rear fog light broken

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,385 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,052 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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SP08 LKG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SP08 LKG, 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 SP08 LKG registered?

SP08 LKG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is SP08 LKG safe to buy?

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