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YH08 VVK

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,651 mi
Last recorded154,651 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 154,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 146,535 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 146,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 138,707 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,695 miles

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Mar 2015 126,695 miles

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

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,036 miles

Slight play in the steering rack

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,946 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,684 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH08 VVK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 VVK registered?

YH08 VVK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 VVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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