MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water leak
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high nsf (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shocker top bearing slightley dry.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shocker top bearing slightley dry.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted.
noise on front
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
noise on front
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake discs worn.
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 UBC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?
SY08 UBC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is SY08 UBC safe to buy?
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