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YG08 BVC

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 101,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 101,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 97,884 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,495 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Jan 2022 90,383 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 90,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,117 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

advise hand brake coming well up

Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,364 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,022 miles

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

advise hand brake lever coming well up

Fail 15 Dec 2018 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

advise hand brake lever coming well up

Pass 15 Oct 2017 61,326 miles

advise rear brake inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2017 61,318 miles

Nearside Front 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)

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,225 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 53,225 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 16,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,241 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)

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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YG08 BVC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG08 BVC, 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 YG08 BVC registered?

YG08 BVC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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