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SV08 FKS

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,304 mi
Last recorded39,304 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,304 miles

Brake pipes front too rear covered by plastic trays

Exhaust flanges corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel tank showing signs of a previous leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Anti-roll bar linkage mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 36,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Strut part broken away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel tank showing signs of a previous leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 28,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 28,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2019 26,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake plates corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 26,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake plates corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 24,397 miles

All brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Both rear trailing arm foremost rubber bushes deteriorated.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit at inner edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

clips on both sides steering rack gaiters insecure

various rear suspension components getting quite rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2017 22,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at both front mounting points (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced nearside inner bracket (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked nearside inner bracket (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside lower arm mounting point (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

drag on offside front brake

just passed front brake imbalance

securing clips broken on both steering rack gaiters

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 20,338 miles

both rear tyres getting quite worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both steering rack gaiter clips broken but gaiters secure

o/s rear brake backing plate rusty/broken/insecure

o/s rear brake disc surface corroded/pitted

various front and rear suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 21 May 2015 18,166 miles

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

n/s front brake gripping slightly

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to o/s rear brake disc

Pass 21 May 2014 16,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 12,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres look under inflated

Fail 21 May 2013 12,806 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres look under inflated

Pass 21 May 2012 10,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 7,574 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 FKS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKS, 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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SV08 FKS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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