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SV08 UEY

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,749 mi
Last recorded48,749 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UEY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 48,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,364 miles

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

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,601 miles

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

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,816 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,034 miles

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

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 UEY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV08 UEY registered?

SV08 UEY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is SV08 UEY safe to buy?

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