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VK08 YZO

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,924 mi
Last recorded45,924 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YZO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 45,924 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 45,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 38,540 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 38,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,346 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 30,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,440 miles

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

front & rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,249 miles

advise n/s inner boot leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2011 3,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,974 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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VK08 YZO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VK08 YZO, 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 VK08 YZO registered?

VK08 YZO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is VK08 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 YZO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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