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VE08 YYF

2008 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,527 mi
Last recorded88,527 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YYF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,349 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 82,349 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 75,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,270 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,310 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 18,310 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)

Rear wiper not clearing

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 YYF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 YYF registered?

VE08 YYF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is VE08 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 YYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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