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YB08 LFZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 114,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 100,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 91,526 miles

Offside Front brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r wheel has a slight bind

slight oil leak from cambelt area

Fail 11 May 2015 71,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

handbrake travel long

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r wheel has a slight bind

slight oil leak from cambelt area

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,478 miles

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

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 LFZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 LFZ registered?

YB08 LFZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is YB08 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 LFZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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