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SY08 UBC

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

260,647 mi
Last recorded260,647 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UBC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 260,647 miles

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 260,535 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 255,553 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 255,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 248,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 248,363 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 238,017 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 237,925 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 231,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 215,863 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 200,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 172,843 miles

noise on front

Fail 15 Mar 2016 172,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 149,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,310 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 125,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,375 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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 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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SY08 UBC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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