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YB08 EMX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,080 mi
Last recorded200,080 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 200,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 200,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 182,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2020 182,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2019 172,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,544 miles

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES LOOKINF TIRED AND STARTING TO PERISH. ALL STILL SERVICABLE.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 160,544 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES LOOKINF TIRED AND STARTING TO PERISH. ALL STILL SERVICABLE.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 140,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 125,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,455 miles

Both REAR TYRES out of shape and cracking

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,455 miles

Both REAR TYRES out of shape and cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,566 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,669 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,915 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 EMX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

YB08 EMX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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