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SV08 FKT

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,895 mi
Last recorded62,895 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 FKT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,895 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 62,895 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 58,710 miles

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2018 55,163 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2017 49,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clip broken on offside steering rack gaiter

offside rear tyre getting worn

Pass 24 May 2016 45,425 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2016 45,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 41,208 miles

all four tyres slightly perished between treads at edges

Fail 20 May 2015 41,085 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres perished between treads at edges

Pass 20 May 2014 36,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 31,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres look under inflated

both front tyres wearing on edges

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2012 24,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clunk from steering but no play found at test

Fail 17 May 2012 24,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

clunk from steering but no play found at test

Pass 4 May 2011 19,154 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 19,148 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s inner c/v boot insecure at outer end

rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

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 FKT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 FKT, 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 FKT registered?

SV08 FKT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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