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YH08 YEG

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,557 mi
Last recorded56,557 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YEG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,308 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes under covers

front undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,868 miles

Front Under-tray fitted

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Fail 14 Apr 2021 48,868 miles

Front Under-tray fitted

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 47,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 Front to Rear under plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,852 miles

Brake pipes and Fuel Pipes under plastic covers

Front Under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 40,852 miles

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

Brake pipes and Fuel Pipes under plastic covers

Front Under-trays fitted

Offside Front Wheel Bearing not tested

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,270 miles

Front Tyres worn on inside edges

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 36,270 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tyres worn on inside edges

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,107 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,775 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 23,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,700 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 15,700 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,483 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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YH08 YEG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

YH08 YEG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YH08 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 YEG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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