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YF08 SGX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,118 mi
Last recorded115,118 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SGX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 115,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,050 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,005 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,601 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 104,601 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,526 miles

washer jets weak

Fail 21 Jul 2020 95,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

washer jets weak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,561 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,748 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,686 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 30,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,935 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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YF08 SGX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF08 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 SGX registered?

YF08 SGX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YF08 SGX safe to buy?

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