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SV08 CGO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,587 mi
Last recorded62,587 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 62,587 miles

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

Nearside Front strut upper bearing tight/almost seized

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s front inner c/v gaiter has slight seepage at outer clip

Fail 9 May 2017 62,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front strut upper bearing tight/almost seized

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s front inner c/v gaiter has slight seepage at outer clip

Pass 13 May 2016 56,164 miles

NSR brake disc scored

OSR brake disc scored and pitted

front registration plate has slight damage

Fail 12 May 2016 56,147 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

NSR brake disc scored

OSR brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 4 May 2015 47,207 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge (2mm)

Fail 4 May 2015 47,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge (2mm)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,717 miles

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

slight seepage of grease from small end of offside inner c v joint gaiter

Fail 19 May 2014 38,716 miles

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

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

slight seepage of grease from small end of offside inner c v joint gaiter

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,764 miles

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

slight seepage of grease from small end of offside inner driveshaft gaiter but not letting in dirt at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight seepage of grease from small end of offside inner driveshaft gaiter but not letting in dirt at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure but not allowing the ingress of dirt/water

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,641 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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SV08 CGO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CGO, 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 SV08 CGO registered?

SV08 CGO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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