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YF08 PFN

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,449 mi
Last recorded137,449 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 PFN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,449 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 123,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre stepped inner edge

rear fog light lens damaged

slight leak off grease nearside inner cv boot clip

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre stepped inner edge

rear fog light lens damaged

slight leak off grease nearside inner cv boot clip

Pass 28 May 2014 68,526 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside front inner cv gaitor has a slight leak of grease

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 68,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding

nearside front inner cv gaitor has a slight leak of grease

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,654 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2013 47,654 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,358 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn low.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 28,358 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn low.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,938 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 PFN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PFN, 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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YF08 PFN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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