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SA08 LYS

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LYS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 116,456 miles

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

Front sub frame heavily undersealed

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 116,417 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,336 miles

nuts removed and locktight added for locking devices

rear tyre fitted so inside is to outside and outside to inside

Fail 20 Feb 2018 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

rear tyre fitted so inside is to outside and outside to inside

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,385 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,512 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 32,512 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SA08 LYS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA08 LYS, 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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SA08 LYS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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