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YL08 VNR

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,741 mi
Last recorded163,741 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VNR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 163,741 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 163,713 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 152,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracks nearside rear tyre in treaded area

handbrake lever travel high

heavy surface corrosion in most suspension components

nearside/offside track rod end split pins missing at lock nuts

wear front brake disc faces

Fail 12 Nov 2021 152,243 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end insecure/loose at rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp panel (4.7.1 (c) (i))

cracks nearside rear tyre in treaded area

handbrake lever travel high

heavy surface corrosion in most suspension components

nearside/offside track rod end split pins missing at lock nuts

wear front brake disc faces

Pass 1 Dec 2020 141,989 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 141,989 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,487 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 130,480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 120,225 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2018 120,225 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 109,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,384 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

os inner cv boot slight leak of grease but stops ingress of dirt

trailing arm bushes slight bonding failure

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

os inner cv boot slight leak of grease but stops ingress of dirt

trailing arm bushes slight bonding failure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,638 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 VNR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

YL08 VNR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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