MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in s/frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front track rod end missing
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside number plate lamp dim(less then 50% of light source illuminated)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front track rod end missing
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper bolt missing. (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside track rod end lock nut loose.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front inner drive shaft boots are weeping grease.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper poor
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YE08 XBU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YE08 XBU, 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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YE08 XBU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2008.
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