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SJ08 UPW

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,794 mi
Last recorded109,794 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UPW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 109,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,849 miles

Both front wishbone front bushes perished

General corrosion to all suspension

Play in both rear drop links

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2025 102,849 miles

Both front wishbone front bushes perished

General corrosion to all suspension

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

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

Play in both rear drop links

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,607 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

underside of car undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2024 94,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded and pads appear worn

under side of car heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,478 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,707 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,018 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise front brake disc and rear brake disc are rusted and pitted but not weakened

advise front end and bulkhead and rear end heavly under sealed

Fail 29 Apr 2020 74,018 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

advise front brake disc and rear brake disc are rusted and pitted but not weakened

advise front end and bulkhead and rear end heavly under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,282 miles

Offside Rear Slightly brake binding.

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

Rear Brake pads wearing side not visible.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,715 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 68,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 66,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 66,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,225 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 45,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,537 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 UPW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SJ08 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

SJ08 UPW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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