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YL08 XEJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,478 mi
Last recorded97,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 XEJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2022 97,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 70,962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,931 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,992 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)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,601 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 XEJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

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

Is YL08 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 XEJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 XEJ have outstanding finance?

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