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YL08 FPC

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,276 mi
Last recorded120,276 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FPC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 120,276 miles

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

Nearside Front wing dented

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 120,276 miles

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

Nearside Front wing dented

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,174 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 109,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 102,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 67,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,730 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 31,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,230 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 25,230 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,157 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 FPC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

YL08 FPC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YL08 FPC safe to buy?

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