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SV08 CGE

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,840 mi
Last recorded145,840 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 CGE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 145,840 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight seepage from inner CV boots

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 145,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight seepage from inner CV boots

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,619 miles

Ferrules on both rear flexible brake hoses corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight seepage from inner CV boots

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 137,618 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Ferrules on both rear flexible brake hoses corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight seepage from inner CV boots

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 126,274 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2016 113,450 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various rear suspension components getting rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2016 113,445 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement at brake drum (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

various rear suspension components getting rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,376 miles

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing slightly stiff

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing slightly stiff

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,621 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front brake gripping but not excessively at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front brake gripping slightly

offside front brake pads getting worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,817 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly at inner edge

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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SV08 CGE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 SV08 CGE, 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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SV08 CGE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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