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SW08 JZN

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 JZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,202 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 104,202 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking lever (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,641 miles

OSF ball joint has slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2019 98,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OSF ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,054 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 83,486 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,815 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 70,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,006 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,399 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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SW08 JZN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW08 JZN, 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 SW08 JZN registered?

SW08 JZN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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