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SX08 BWH

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 BWH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,559 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 64,559 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,139 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 43,138 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 15 Aug 2014 35,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,282 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 22,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,201 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 21,185 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)

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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SX08 BWH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SX08 BWH, 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 SX08 BWH registered?

SX08 BWH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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