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YB08 ZJE

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,369 mi
Last recorded92,369 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 92,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,739 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 85,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure Clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 79,545 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,463 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 66,526 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 60,539 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,291 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 40,280 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,650 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,408 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 31,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,749 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2012 21,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,517 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 ZJE 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 60.9%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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