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YM08 NPZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,375 mi
Last recorded158,375 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 NPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 158,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 147,471 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 147,468 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,581 miles

Macpherson strut: mounting bearing is slightly rough

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 136,579 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Macpherson strut: mounting bearing is slightly rough

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,965 miles

Both front inner driveshaft boots slightly leaking at clips

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 125,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front inner driveshaft boots slightly leaking at clips

Lower intercooler pipe clip broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 112,611 miles

Nearside Front intercooler oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 112,608 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front intercooler oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,989 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,443 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind

Both rear tyres at 2.5mm and worn on edge

Front no plate marked

nearside front tyre at 3mm in places

Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brakes have slight bind

Both rear tyres at 2.5mm and worn on edge

Front no plate marked

nearside front tyre at 3mm in places

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,589 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,589 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,981 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,875 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,991 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,990 miles

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

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)

ns/f tyre is perrished on side wall.

ns/r tyre is perrished on side wall and has a cut on side wall no ply or cords exposed.

os/r tyre is perrished on side wall.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,357 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 NPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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