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YH58 UOW

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 UOW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 106,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly binding (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 106,284 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material insecure flexy pipe leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly binding (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake performance 12./:

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,602 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 100,450 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 95,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside Front suspension arm front bush perished and splitting.

crack in windscreen drivers side.

Fail 24 May 2021 95,351 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside Front suspension arm front bush perished and splitting.

crack in windscreen drivers side.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear high level stop light not working

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,221 miles

Brake fluid low.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes wearing and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter seepage of grease.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 85,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Looks to be leaking from hose, but could be calliper at fault. Brake inspection required. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes wearing and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter seepage of grease.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 77,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,760 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

high level brake light not working

o/s/r discs badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

high level brake light not working

o/s/r discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm and tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm and tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases likin between flexible pipe to midel pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm and tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm and tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,408 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH58 UOW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH58 UOW, 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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YH58 UOW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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