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SP08 RNA

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,414 mi
Last recorded77,414 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 RNA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 77,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,382 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,979 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 59,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,721 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 45,942 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,495 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 RNA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP08 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

SP08 RNA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SP08 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 RNA shows 15 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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