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SP08 LJN

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LJN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 109,224 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 109,195 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 109,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened severley holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened severley holed at suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,752 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 104,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 96,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,281 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 85,259 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,773 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 69,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 61,506 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe and at back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,344 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,142 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 LJN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP08 LJN, 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 SP08 LJN registered?

SP08 LJN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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