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SP08 LJJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,909 mi
Last recorded61,909 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LJJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,909 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 61,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,800 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 59,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,981 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2022 53,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,724 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,144 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,737 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,583 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,283 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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SP08 LJJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP08 LJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP08 LJJ registered?

SP08 LJJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is SP08 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 LJJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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