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YL08 FOU

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FOU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,000 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed inner and outer edges but no cords exposed

offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

very slight brake bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,567 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,588 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,415 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 FOU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

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

Is YL08 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 FOU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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