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SV08 EUU

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,852 mi
Last recorded172,852 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 EUU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 172,852 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 172,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 134,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall damaged but not to cord

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2017 92,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall damaged but not to cord

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,678 miles

General corrosion to underside members and components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked but no exposed cords or wires

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked but no exposed cords or wires

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,225 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,522 miles

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Aug 2014 50,522 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 41,994 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 41,994 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 34,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,417 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 EUU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

SV08 EUU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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