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YP08 JYH

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,369 mi
Last recorded146,369 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 JYH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 146,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,000 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 3 Mar 2021 114,000 miles

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

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 10 Nov 2018 106,430 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 106,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,554 miles

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

Nearside rear body damage

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear body damage

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,943 miles

Surface corrosion on all brake disks

Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Surface corrosion on all brake disks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,497 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 55,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear drop links have slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear drop links have slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,024 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 27,800 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,800 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 JYH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP08 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

YP08 JYH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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