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SD08 UDB

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,321 mi
Last recorded80,321 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UDB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 75,987 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs have uneven wear on inside faces and scored

o/s/r brake disc has uneven wear on inside face and fluctuating slightly

Fail 21 May 2019 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs have uneven wear on inside faces and scored

both rear tyres wearing on inside

o/s/r brake disc has uneven wear on inside face and fluctuating slightly

Pass 22 May 2018 73,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 21 May 2018 73,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 19 May 2017 69,578 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms/front bushes (2.4.G.2)

play detected in steering rack inner

Fail 23 May 2016 65,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers blade - aero style (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms/front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play detected in steering rack inner

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,440 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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SD08 UDB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD08 UDB, 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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SD08 UDB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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