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YD08 YXS

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,234 mi
Last recorded152,234 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YXS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 152,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 140,728 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 25 May 2018 140,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 24 May 2018 140,688 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

road wheels seem to be of a different stud pattern but bolts tight and butted up to hub and centre spigot

Pass 26 May 2017 128,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 128,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 116,451 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 116,451 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 107,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,144 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,127 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,127 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,149 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 YXS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

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

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