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FY08 YJF

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YJF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 170,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,435 miles

crack in screen not in view of the road

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,326 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 144,326 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 118,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,554 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,335 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn uneven on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,365 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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FY08 YJF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY08 YJF, 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 FY08 YJF registered?

FY08 YJF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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