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SB08 LLZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,900 mi
Last recorded122,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LLZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,900 miles

all coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes perished slightly-both front tyres inner edges worn low-front subframe corroded-rear axle corroded-rear brake pads wearing low-rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-

n s f balljoint slight play-

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,070 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low-rear coil springs corroded-rear brake discs corroded-o/s/f tyre feathering-front subframe corroded-wishbone front bushes perished-both front balljoints slight lift-

Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,581 miles

coil springs corroded-under vehicle corroded-wishbone bushes perished-cv boots deteriated-rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2020 110,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,695 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 107,692 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,547 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 102,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,587 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,573 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 20 Jun 2014 62,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,928 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 19,541 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 19,541 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LLZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SB08 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

SB08 LLZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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