MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread repairable ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension components getting rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension slightly corroded
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Rear parking efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Body damage - N/S/R Lower wing.
Windscreen chipped
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Body damage - N/S/R Lower wing.
Both rear brakes sticking
Windscreen chipped
Front discs slightly pitted.
Windscreen chipped.
Body Damage - O/S/F Door.
Front and Rear discs worn.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen chipped
Body Damage - O/S/F Door.
Front and Rear discs worn.
Windscreen chipped
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY08 UBB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SY08 UBB, 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 UBB registered?
SY08 UBB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2008.
Is SY08 UBB safe to buy?
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