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YL08 ZVZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ZVZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 78,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,014 miles

Rear Minor cracks rear tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2023 72,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Minor cracks rear tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 68,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,365 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 65,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,992 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 59,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,673 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full belt inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

baby seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full belt inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,884 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,989 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,178 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 36,178 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,896 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 29,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,421 miles

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

Offside 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 ZVZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

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

Is YL08 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 ZVZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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