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DA08 YWW

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,930 mi
Last recorded126,930 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YWW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 126,930 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,231 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,027 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 107,027 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 85,225 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 73,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,274 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished slightly

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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DA08 YWW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA08 YWW, 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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DA08 YWW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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