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FY08 YTH

2008 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,021 mi
Last recorded74,021 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YTH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,021 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,350 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 19 Jul 2016 143,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,332 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 128,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2014 113,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,832 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 13 Jun 2011 54,046 miles

engine warning light on

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease(clip)

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 YTH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

FY08 YTH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FY08 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 YTH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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