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YM08 KBO

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,866 mi
Last recorded106,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 KBO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 106,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,210 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 102,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 98,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in link arm

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

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 94,281 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in link arm

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

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 81,930 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,532 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs in a poor condition

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,134 miles

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

all brake discs poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,322 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 KBO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KBO, 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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YM08 KBO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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