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SA08 LYT

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,016 mi
Last recorded225,016 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LYT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 225,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 223,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rusty underside components.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 223,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rusty underside components.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 219,839 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

park brake just met requirements

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

steering shaft universal joint has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2017 216,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 213,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 209,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 194,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 116,858 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 116,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,927 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,929 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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SA08 LYT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA08 LYT, 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 SA08 LYT registered?

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

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