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SY08 PFO

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,150 mi
Last recorded64,150 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 PFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,150 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 54,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,159 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 45,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 27,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 26,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,119 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 9,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 8,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 7,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2012 6,178 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 4,921 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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SY08 PFO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY08 PFO, 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 SY08 PFO registered?

SY08 PFO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SY08 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 PFO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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