MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush split but does not result in excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush split and has slight play in bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB57 TLJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SB57 TLJ, 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 SB57 TLJ registered?
SB57 TLJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is SB57 TLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB57 TLJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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