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SV08 EFZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,619 mi
Last recorded141,619 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 141,619 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 141,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 123,235 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 123,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sub frame holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 108,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

handbrake cable brackets broken at trailing arms

Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,682 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

handbrake cable brackets broken at trailing arms

Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly stepped at inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres stepped at inner edges of tread

n/s inner c/v boot has slight seepage at outer clip

Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,835 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres stepped at inner edges of tread

n/s inner c/v boot has slight seepage at outer clip

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,176 miles

Battery insecure

o/s front tyre wearing close to 1.6 mm

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 EFZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SV08 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

SV08 EFZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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