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SY08 XAB

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XAB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 95,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 62,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,686 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to indicator level

offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 49,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,086 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to indicator level

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 31 May 2013 40,074 miles

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

inner edge uneven wear,bald in places on offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn below 3mm

Pass 21 May 2012 32,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 25,119 miles

Slight run out on both front brake discs.

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 XAB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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