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SA08 LYV

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,776 mi
Last recorded99,776 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,776 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,441 miles

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

offside rear droplink has slight movement at lower balljoint

Pass 24 May 2012 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 60,170 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,606 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 LYV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SA08 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

SA08 LYV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SA08 LYV safe to buy?

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