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YD08 FWU

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,414 mi
Last recorded136,414 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 136,414 miles

Play in steering rack (detected at wheel)-oil leak-rear axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 136,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack (detected at wheel)-oil leak-rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 124,170 miles

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

underbody & related suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 124,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

underbody & related suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 116,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 115,535 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 104,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 91,532 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 91,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,666 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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YD08 FWU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD08 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

YD08 FWU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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