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YM08 BNL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,460 mi
Last recorded100,460 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 BNL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 50,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,445 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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YM08 BNL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YM08 BNL, 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 YM08 BNL registered?

YM08 BNL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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