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YF08 FTP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,669 mi
Last recorded130,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FTP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 130,669 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four - front/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 104,087 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,791 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing o/s track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 71,488 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,288 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)

under body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 54,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,981 miles

Rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of Seatbelt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,809 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 38,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 32,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,539 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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YF08 FTP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF08 FTP, 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 YF08 FTP registered?

YF08 FTP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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