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SY57 YJL

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 YJL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,994 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,894 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 77,662 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,295 miles

Slight run out on front brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slighty worn

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,582 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside and offside rear tyres unevenly worn and below legal limit on parts of tread,recommend tyres replaced

nearside front suspension wishbone ,front bush starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,222 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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SY57 YJL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY57 YJL, 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 SY57 YJL registered?

SY57 YJL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is SY57 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 YJL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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