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NY08 LPP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 LPP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,479 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,436 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 75,436 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed at mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge /underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (handbrake)??? (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake has very little reserve travel left

Fail 22 Jan 2024 72,589 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding pads appear burnt (cant turn wheel by hand) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake has very little reserve travel left

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,758 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 69,758 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm@across tread /cracking on outer shoulder 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge /centre tread 3mm@ (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/perished 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 67,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/perished 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 65,360 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has chunck out of it,no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge 205x55x16 ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Jul 2019 60,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake no reserve (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 55,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 deep cuts in tread but not quite deep enough to reach cords,205x55x16

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release slightly uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,486 miles

both front tyres have cracks in outer sidewall.cannot see cords

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,647 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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NY08 LPP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NY08 LPP, 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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NY08 LPP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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