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YB08 CXR

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,665 mi
Last recorded161,665 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CXR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight exhaust blow rear box

suspension rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2023 161,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow rear box

suspension rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 158,217 miles

rear sub frame corroded fuel tank strap corroded tyers low

Fail 11 Oct 2022 158,217 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear sub frame corroded fuel tank strap corroded tyers low

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,663 miles

drop links weak

nsf inner cv boot damp

osr tyre worn edges perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2021 156,663 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drop links weak

front pads getting low

nsf inner cv boot damp

osr tyre worn edges perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,087 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2019 151,606 miles

nsf inner cv boot damp

osr brake binding slightly

rear discs rusty

rear pads getting low

rear springs rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,917 miles

nsf inner cv boot damp

rear springs rusty

rear tyres worn on edges + cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2018 147,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nsf inner cv boot damp

rear springs rusty

rear tyres worn on edges + cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2017 139,571 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit and on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2017 139,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn close to limit and on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,721 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 123,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,462 miles

front pads worn

front tyres 2mm very low outer edges 205/55/16

Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,155 miles

handbrake travel on limit

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel on limit

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,011 miles

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

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

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 CXR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YB08 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

YB08 CXR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is YB08 CXR safe to buy?

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