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SX08 BWJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,523 mi
Last recorded139,523 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 BWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 139,523 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,895 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 136,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 134,467 miles

Offside parking brake low but locking

diesel tank wet

Fail 1 Aug 2019 134,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake low but locking

diesel tank wet

Pass 25 Jul 2018 121,867 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,722 miles

Battery clamp slack

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed heavily on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 114,722 miles

Battery clamp slack

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed heavily on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 38,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,615 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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SX08 BWJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BWJ, 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 BWJ registered?

SX08 BWJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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