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SL08 YVM

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YVM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,895 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 108,895 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 105,857 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high both front too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets insufficient fluid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Service brake excessively fluctuating all four (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,422 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 98,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,294 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 76,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 71,107 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,642 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 53,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,268 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SL08 YVM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 SL08 YVM, 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 SL08 YVM registered?

SL08 YVM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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