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YL08 MJO

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,228 mi
Last recorded119,228 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,228 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 119,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,421 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 70,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,702 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 MJO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

YL08 MJO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is YL08 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 MJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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