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SJ08 UON

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UON
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 95,623 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,577 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,235 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 80,235 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi and gaskit (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both near and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,428 miles

o/s/f tie rod under ocvers engine covers

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,804 miles

under covers engine covers

Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under covers engine covers

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,550 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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SJ08 UON is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ08 UON, 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 SJ08 UON registered?

SJ08 UON is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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