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YG58 LKD

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

41,684 mi
Last recorded41,684 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LKD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,684 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,215 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 34,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,303 miles

brake flexi hoses ferrules corrosion developing

front tyres cracking

slight deterioration rear brake discs

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake flexi hoses ferrules corrosion developing

front tyres cracking

slight deterioration rear brake discs

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,876 miles

All four tryes cracking inside tread and sidewalls

fornt pads look low

front discs corroded on inner face

front wipers slight smear

nearside front inner drive shaft boot slight leak

rear discs have a lip

Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,876 miles

All four tryes cracking inside tread and sidewalls

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

fornt pads look low

front discs corroded on inner face

front wipers slight smear

nearside front inner drive shaft boot slight leak

rear discs have a lip

Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking very deep

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,316 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,636 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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YG58 LKD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YG58 LKD, 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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YG58 LKD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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