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SV08 GTU

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 GTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,369 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 97,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind both front brakes

Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough both front top mount bearings (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear tyre pressures low/puncture

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,488 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 87,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,675 miles

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

front sub frame rusting

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,675 miles

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

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

front sub frame rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,145 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly

n/s rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,226 miles

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)

offside rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear tyres tread slightly stepped on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,260 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear tyres tread slightly stepped on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,572 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn at inner edge but due to tread pattern still ok and not exposing any ply or cord at time of test

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 GTU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

SV08 GTU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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