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YL09 OWC

2008 Kia Ceed

Maroon Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 OWC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 106,412 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 84,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,852 miles

head lamp patterns flattend with tape to a flat beam

Fail 28 Nov 2014 65,852 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

head lamp patterns flattend with tape to a flat beam

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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YL09 OWC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Maroon with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL09 OWC, 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 YL09 OWC registered?

YL09 OWC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is YL09 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL09 OWC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL09 OWC have outstanding finance?

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