2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · SM08 KXG
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 59,945 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 KXG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 59,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 KXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (SM08 KXG) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SM08 KXG Mileage History
- 01/06/201110,639 mi
- 16/05/201214,170 mi+3,531 mi
- 15/05/201317,364 mi+3,194 mi
- 20/05/201420,744 mi+3,380 mi
- 21/05/201523,682 mi+2,938 mi
- 23/05/201625,875 mi+2,193 mi
- 26/05/201728,161 mi+2,286 mi
- 24/05/201830,021 mi+1,860 mi
- 22/05/201931,328 mi+1,307 mi
- 28/05/202031,882 mi+554 mi
- 27/07/202132,494 mi+612 mi
- 26/07/202237,714 mi+5,220 mi
- 24/07/202341,138 mi+3,424 mi
- 22/07/202450,897 mi+9,759 mi
- 26/07/202450,899 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/202554,720 mi+3,821 mi
- 22/07/202554,720 mi
- 16/07/202659,945 mi+5,225 mi
Average of roughly 3,260 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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