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SB08 LSX

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,749 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 70,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance - 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,316 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 67,292 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 57,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 57,568 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,343 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 20 May 2014 38,814 miles

had to remove decorative lights from sunvisors and interior rear view mirror (obstructing view of the road from drivers seat)

Pass 24 May 2013 30,579 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 30,579 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 23,946 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 17,768 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 LSX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

SB08 LSX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is SB08 LSX safe to buy?

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