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YL08 AOV

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,897 mi
Last recorded86,897 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 AOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,897 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 86,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,302 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 10 Mar 2025 78,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,889 miles

Nearside Rear lens damage

Fail 18 Mar 2024 69,889 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lens damage

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,758 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 61,758 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,141 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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YL08 AOV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL08 AOV, 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 YL08 AOV registered?

YL08 AOV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is YL08 AOV safe to buy?

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