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YM08 NUJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,744 mi
Last recorded110,744 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 NUJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 110,744 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 110,744 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,180 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 90,180 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,237 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,236 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing balljoint (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,652 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,713 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 21,713 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,796 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,805 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 12,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,429 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 NUJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

YM08 NUJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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