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YP08 FBB

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,440 mi
Last recorded55,440 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 FBB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 55,440 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,186 miles

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

underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f + o/s/r Brake Lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front + Rear Suspension, Steering, Subframes Components Are Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 40,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f + o/s/r Brake Lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front + Rear Suspension, Steering, Subframes Components Are Corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,953 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 39,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,792 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 38,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 18,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,288 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 15,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 13,793 miles

ADVISE WRONG BATTERY FITTED NO LUGS TO HOLD IT DOWN

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,793 miles

ADVISE WRONG BATTERY FITTED NO LUGS TO HOLD IT DOWN

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,267 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 11,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,309 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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YP08 FBB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP08 FBB, 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 YP08 FBB registered?

YP08 FBB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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