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YB08 EMV

2008 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,179 mi
Last recorded166,179 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 166,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 165,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 153,748 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 147,695 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 147,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 138,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 128,574 miles

play os rack end

rear coil springs rusty

underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 128,573 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play os rack end

rear coil springs rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,056 miles

offside rear disc corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2014 100,632 miles

front brake discs show signs of wear

handbrake lever high travel

Fail 17 May 2014 100,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs show signs of wear

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 17 May 2013 78,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 55,685 miles

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

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 14 May 2011 32,023 miles

Nearside inner cv gaiter insecure

Rear tyres getting low

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 EMV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

YB08 EMV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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