MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow bar nearside end mounting plate corroded less than 25% original thickness (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all metal brake discs corroded/worn
bonnet stay clip faulty/loose
both rear tyres worn on edges
some front brake imbalance
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all metal brake discs corroded/worn
bonnet stay clip faulty/loose
both rear tyres worn on edges
some front brake imbalance
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YD08 FVU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YD08 FVU, 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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What year was YD08 FVU registered?
YD08 FVU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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