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YG08 VXH

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 144,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 144,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 135,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 135,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Next too gear box mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 127,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 127,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 nsf nsr osf osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,730 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,724 miles

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

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

rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,678 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,678 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,580 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,954 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 94,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,416 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,973 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,973 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 35,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,857 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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YG08 VXH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXH, 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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YG08 VXH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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