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SV08 EGZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 EGZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,098 miles

underside getting very rusty

various suspension components getting very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,326 miles

all suspension components getting very rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,938 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 65,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s steering rack gaiter clip broken

various suspension components getting rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,927 miles

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

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

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

n/s steering rack gaiter clip broken

various suspension components getting rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,404 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,895 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front brake gripping slightly

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,640 miles

both sides rear valve stems getting quite perished

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 EGZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

SV08 EGZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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