CarVerify

Free Car Check

YM08 JBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2022 121,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Damage to offside front has had a serious effect on steering/suspension

Pass 28 Jul 2021 115,465 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear underbody rusting

Fail 9 Jun 2021 115,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 109,747 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 109,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 91,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,377 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,377 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,408 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,585 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,893 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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YM08 JBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JBZ, 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

How do I check the history of YM08 JBZ?

You can check the full history of YM08 JBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YM08 JBZ registered?

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

Is YM08 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 JBZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM08 JBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM08 JBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.