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YK58 YDH

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,078 mi
Last recorded70,078 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 YDH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,078 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 70,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,234 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,772 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,416 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 60,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fixed on test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 57,392 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,445 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,015 miles

both front windscreen wipers do not clear the windscreen wipers effectively

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2018 48,015 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers do not clear the windscreen wipers effectively

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,969 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,621 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,100 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 34,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,521 miles

advise off side rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2013 29,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise near side front tyre tread cracked

advise off side rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,495 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 17,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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YK58 YDH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YDH, 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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YK58 YDH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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