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YD08 YMV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,157 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre X3 Nail's ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle Body/Structure, Suspension Components & Prescribed Areas Corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front undertrays fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 92,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,376 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,572 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 84,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,030 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,912 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,014 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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 12 Dec 2012 34,886 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 27,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,546 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 YMV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

YD08 YMV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YD08 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 YMV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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