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YG08 TWD

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TWD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,395 miles

Front Lower suspension arm front bushes - worn/seperating

Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,665 miles

Offside Front Washer jet is slightly blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both link arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,345 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both link arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges, recommend replacement

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 78,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,651 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,651 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 32,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,519 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,485 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)

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 TWD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

YG08 TWD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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