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YK58 YCX

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,267 mi
Last recorded131,267 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 YCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,267 miles

brake pedal spongy

front tyres worn

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,108 miles

o/s/ handbrake and foot brake low

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,312 miles

Both front inner drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,985 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 23 Oct 2018 104,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,459 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,459 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,154 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 61,153 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,871 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)

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 46,871 miles

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

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 discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,795 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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YK58 YCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK58 YCX, 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 YK58 YCX registered?

YK58 YCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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