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YB08 YFY

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,289 mi
Last recorded129,289 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 129,289 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,921 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 126,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 124,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 122,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,868 miles

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Worn

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

Front Washer Jets Weak But Still Operative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining, Cracking, Perishing (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining, Cracking, Perishing (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Mis-Shaped On Inner Edge (205/55R16

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 100,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,558 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,081 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 81,691 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2015 81,691 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,076 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 YFY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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