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CE08 LYW

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,473 mi
Last recorded103,473 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LYW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,473 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 103,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,025 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

damage to n/s/f headlamp lens

damage to o/s/outer sills

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

damage to n/s/f headlamp lens

damage to o/s/outer sills

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,632 miles

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge close to exposing cords

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 91,632 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge close to exposing cords

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,104 miles

damage o/s/r outer sills

Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

damage o/s/r outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,067 miles

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

damage to offside outer sill

nearside front lens cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,981 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,979 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pads and discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2013 49,916 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 49,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,369 miles

some wear in front brake pads

Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tire 2.5mm

Fail 27 Dec 2011 36,693 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tire 2.5mm

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,698 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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CE08 LYW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CE08 LYW, 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 CE08 LYW registered?

CE08 LYW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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