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YG58 VLE

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,275 mi
Last recorded113,275 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 113,275 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 113,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,850 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,519 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release lever missing

Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,826 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cords exposed inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release lever missing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 28 Aug 2015 61,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,614 miles

slight wear on inner edge of front tyres

Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,614 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear on inner edge of front tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,595 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,427 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 VLE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLE, 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 YG58 VLE registered?

YG58 VLE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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