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SY08 UBB

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,748 mi
Last recorded173,748 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 173,748 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 173,748 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 165,826 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 165,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 157,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 157,538 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 144,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,131 miles

all suspension components getting rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 109,114 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,747 miles

Body damage - N/S/R Lower wing.

Windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Mar 2013 72,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body damage - N/S/R Lower wing.

Both rear brakes sticking

Windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,098 miles

Front discs slightly pitted.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 47,914 miles

Body Damage - O/S/F Door.

Front and Rear discs worn.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,914 miles

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.

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 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.

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