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YF08 SFZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,251 mi
Last recorded102,251 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,251 miles

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,184 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside inner cv gaiter clip loose but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 15 May 2012 59,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 44,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SFZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 SFZ registered?

YF08 SFZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is YF08 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 SFZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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