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YP08 JYN

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,313 mi
Last recorded155,313 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 JYN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 155,313 miles

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knock from rack or lower column clamp ?? (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 155,313 miles

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knock from rack or lower column clamp ?? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,379 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 140,379 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 124,187 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 124,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,907 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 JYN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

YP08 JYN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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