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SY08 MTO

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,312 mi
Last recorded69,312 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MTO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 63,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,238 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wheel sensor broken (1.6 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,283 miles

slight brake bind on all 4 wheels

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,097 miles

Front Brakes sticking

Rear Backplates corroded

Rear Tyre edges worn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,051 miles

offside rear brake disc discoloured,,slight brake bind

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres are scrubbed on inner edge

nsf tyre at 2mm

Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,563 miles

Rear brakes sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,225 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,684 miles

Front and Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,184 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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SY08 MTO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SY08 MTO, 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 SY08 MTO registered?

SY08 MTO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SY08 MTO safe to buy?

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