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SC08 YLP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 YLP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,300 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,175 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,297 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,295 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,505 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 46,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,568 miles

2 front tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 2 Jul 2013 34,568 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 front tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,392 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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SC08 YLP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC08 YLP, 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 SC08 YLP registered?

SC08 YLP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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