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SL08 YVN

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,870 mi
Last recorded81,870 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YVN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,870 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,947 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 76,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,003 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YVN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

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

Is SL08 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 YVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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