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YB08 CXK

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,098 mi
Last recorded146,098 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CXK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxey (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,263 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 137,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 126,349 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,826 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 115,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,365 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,560 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 82,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,947 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 41,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 41,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2016 38,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2015 32,831 miles

both wiper blade has poor performance

nearside front drive shaft inner boot slightly leaking

Fail 16 May 2015 32,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both wiper blade has poor performance

nearside front drive shaft inner boot slightly leaking

Pass 14 May 2014 27,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear inner brake pad worn thin

nearside rear wheel has slight brake binding

offside front inner brake pad worn thin

parking brake require adjustment

Pass 8 May 2013 21,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 15,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the play or cord

Pass 28 May 2011 9,777 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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YB08 CXK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YB08 CXK, 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 YB08 CXK registered?

YB08 CXK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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