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YL08 EJJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,949 mi
Last recorded131,949 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 EJJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 131,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,867 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 122,866 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 115,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 89,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,642 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,516 miles

Knocking sound coming from steering column

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

Nearside Steering rack end slight ply

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

Offside Steering rack end slight ply

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,050 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 54,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 51,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,938 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 32,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,517 miles

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

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads very low

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 EJJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EJJ, 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 EJJ registered?

YL08 EJJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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