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YM08 JBX

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 JBX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 125,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 111,917 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil springs

Fail 15 Jul 2021 111,917 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil springs

Pass 4 Jul 2020 111,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 111,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,655 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 105,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,471 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,460 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn in inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn in inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,501 miles

slight movement in steering column

Fail 18 Jul 2014 38,501 miles

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

slight movement in steering column

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,544 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

play and knocking noise from steering rack area

Fail 29 Jul 2013 31,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

play and knocking noise from steering rack area

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,731 miles

n/s rear brake disc scored/worn

o/s rear brake disc pitted and corroded

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 JBX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YM08 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

YM08 JBX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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