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YC08 TVV

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,509 mi
Last recorded57,509 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TVV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 57,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 51,475 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 41,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 41,184 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 40,655 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 40,152 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 39,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 35,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 33,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,709 miles

knocking from steering rack but no play detected

Fail 7 May 2014 28,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 19,994 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded

front brakes have slight imbalance and judder

front number plate is cracked

nearside front inner c.v boot clip is leaking bit of grease, gaiter is secure

nearside front subframe area and roll bar has corrosion due to paint surface deterioration

slight knock can be heard and felt from steering wheel intermittantly

slight oil leak from front of engine

Fail 29 May 2012 19,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are slightly corroded

front brakes have slight imbalance and judder

front number plate is cracked

nearside front inner c.v boot clip is leaking bit of grease, gaiter is secure

nearside front subframe area and roll bar has corrosion due to paint surface deterioration

nearside front tyre worn to legal 1.6mm limit

slight knock can be heard and felt from steering wheel intermittantly

slight oil leak from front of engine

Pass 27 May 2011 15,365 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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YC08 TVV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YC08 TVV, 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 YC08 TVV registered?

YC08 TVV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YC08 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 TVV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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