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YM08 PPZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,330 mi
Last recorded133,330 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 PPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear/middle box seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 133,310 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to bulb not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear/middle box seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,342 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and inner side inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 113,339 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and inner side inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,932 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,867 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 PPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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