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RY08 UPR

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,018 mi
Last recorded134,018 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UPR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2022 134,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 120,376 miles

all 4 brake pads at all hubs worn low

nsf anti roll bar ball joint play

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2020 120,376 miles

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

all 4 brake pads at all hubs worn low

nsf anti roll bar ball joint play

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,710 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 13 Feb 2018 108,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,885 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly deteriorated

Hand brake travel high

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Feb 2017 99,885 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Auxiliary belt slightly deteriorated

Hand brake travel high

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,046 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,247 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc shows signs of getting hot

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,247 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slightly long handbrake travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc shows signs of getting hot

Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,615 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,812 miles

front tyres wearing on the inside edge

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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RY08 UPR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RY08 UPR, 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 RY08 UPR registered?

RY08 UPR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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