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SY08 UKF

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,576 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 90,575 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,056 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,054 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,697 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,329 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,347 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 50,345 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,247 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,751 miles

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 UKF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

SY08 UKF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SY08 UKF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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