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SJ08 UPA

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,940 mi
Last recorded135,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UPA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 135,940 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,702 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,325 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 113,325 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,488 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,001 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 82,989 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached Rear drop links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats not tested

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,657 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,932 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,000 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,060 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 UPA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

SJ08 UPA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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