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SV08 EFA

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,811 mi
Last recorded73,811 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 EFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,811 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 73,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,890 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,890 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 70,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,098 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,995 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 32,478 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,478 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 EFA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

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

Is SV08 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 EFA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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