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YC08 ZVE

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 ZVE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 88,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 81,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 66,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 61,616 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,616 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,274 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,544 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 48,544 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,632 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,537 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,938 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 ZVE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC08 ZVE, 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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YC08 ZVE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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