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VE08 YXX

2008 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,863 mi
Last recorded67,863 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YXX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 67,863 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 51,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 51,735 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 43,504 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,820 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2020 32,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner cv boots slightly leaking grease

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,786 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front dust covers upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,604 miles

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

slight knock from steering column area

Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,993 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,993 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 25,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,876 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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VE08 YXX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VE08 YXX, 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 VE08 YXX registered?

VE08 YXX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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