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SP08 XKH

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,777 mi
Last recorded168,777 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XKH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 168,777 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 168,777 miles

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

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

NSF tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,689 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,626 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 XKH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XKH, 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

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What year was SP08 XKH registered?

SP08 XKH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SP08 XKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 XKH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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