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YB08 WKA

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,774 mi
Last recorded103,774 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 103,774 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 103,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,146 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 97,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 91,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,947 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 84,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,479 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 81,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,332 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,258 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 66,258 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,416 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,782 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,818 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 WKA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WKA, 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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YB08 WKA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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