MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside front and nearside rear brakes binding on slightly
Slight underbody corrosion
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH08 SZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH08 SZE, 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 YH08 SZE registered?
YH08 SZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is YH08 SZE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH08 SZE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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