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YL08 HYZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,722 mi
Last recorded122,722 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HYZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 122,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 122,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 101,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,575 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,286 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 73,391 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 73,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,841 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake has slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,771 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,703 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,692 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 HYZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

YL08 HYZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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