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SL08 YVO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,335 mi
Last recorded153,335 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YVO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edeges worn @ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 147,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 141,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 141,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 133,266 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Noise/creaking from upper macpherson strut mounting/bearing

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 126,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Noise/creaking from upper macpherson strut mounting/bearing

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 121,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,449 miles

OS rack has slight play

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 108,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OS rack has slight play

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 15 Mar 2016 98,280 miles

Both rear and osf brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2016 98,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear and osf brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2016 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,090 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,331 miles

2x front tyres worn on inside edge

ns inner cv boot insecure

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 YVO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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