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SY08 UAZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,411 mi
Last recorded172,411 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UAZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 172,411 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 172,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 163,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 150,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 140,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 131,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 123,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 123,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,254 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,125 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,023 miles

knocking noise from steering rack no play found

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,423 miles

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

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

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 UAZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc 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 SY08 UAZ, 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 SY08 UAZ registered?

SY08 UAZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is SY08 UAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 UAZ 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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