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SY08 UBC

2008 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Kia Ceed Diesel 1582cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 260,647 miles on the clock, averaging 16,522 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 UBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
260,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
16,522

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading260,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year112
Average per year16,522
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 UBC 62k112k162k211k261k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage260,647 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage260,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage255,553 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage255,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage248,519 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,363 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage238,017 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage231,587 miles
Since last MOT+15,724 miles
PASS
Mileage215,863 miles
Since last MOT+15,160 miles
PASS
Mileage200,703 miles
Since last MOT+27,860 miles
PASS
Mileage172,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,843 miles
Since last MOT+23,269 miles
PASS
Mileage149,574 miles
Since last MOT+24,264 miles
PASS
Mileage125,310 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,308 miles
Since last MOT+23,156 miles
PASS
Mileage102,152 miles
Since last MOT+27,213 miles
PASS
Mileage74,939 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage62,375 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Ceed

These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Ceed models (2007–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

D4FB

Carbon clogging leads to valve sticking; DPF fails to regen properly on short trips.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UBC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 UBC

What car is SY08 UBC?

SY08 UBC is an black Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 UBC?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 UBC was 260,647 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 UBC passed its MOT?

SY08 UBC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2023.

Is SY08 UBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 UBC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY08 UBC?

SY08 UBC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.