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SB08 LUA

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2014 109,580 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of aircon condensor

front discs and pads

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

rear discs and pads

Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,580 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of aircon condensor

front discs and pads

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

rear discs and pads

Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,684 miles

condition of rear brake discs

damage to windscreen area b

front brake imbalance

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

front tyres weathering and worn close to legal limit

nearside windscreen washer output

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LUA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB08 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

SB08 LUA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is SB08 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 LUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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