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SB08 GYJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,515 mi
Last recorded92,515 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,515 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,017 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front nail in tyre

bonnet stay missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,842 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 34,080 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop links slightly worn.

Pass 23 May 2011 22,088 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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SB08 GYJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SB08 GYJ, 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 SB08 GYJ registered?

SB08 GYJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is SB08 GYJ safe to buy?

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