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YL08 VNM

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VNM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,849 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 64,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 62,181 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,272 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,941 miles

handbrake check/adjust

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,812 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,567 miles

Child seats fitted in some seats restricting full inspection of adult seatbelts.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,921 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,520 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VNM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

YL08 VNM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 VNM shows 15 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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