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YF08 PCY

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 PCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,171 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,171 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,966 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 75,965 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,882 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear and both front tyres cracking

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Protective cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front getting low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,882 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear and both front tyres cracking

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Protective cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front getting low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,428 miles

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,713 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 PCY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF08 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

YF08 PCY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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