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YL08 APO

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,731 mi
Last recorded111,731 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 APO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,423 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 97,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,675 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside inner c.v gaiter weeping grease

Fail 12 Sep 2014 84,673 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside inner c.v gaiter weeping grease

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side door mirror cracked

near side front position lamp requires attention

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side door mirror cracked

near side front position lamp requires attention

Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,387 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,387 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 46,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 APO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YL08 APO, 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 YL08 APO registered?

YL08 APO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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