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YP08 JYW

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 JYW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,359 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 105,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 105,357 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,842 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,690 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ARB link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh blowing in seam needs replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 81,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,517 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,615 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Rear ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 69,791 miles

All 4 tyres cracked but no cords exposed

All 4 tyres need replacing soon

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 61,433 miles

Rear child seat fitted

removed items from windscreen prior to test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,814 miles

Grease leaking from offside and nearside inner c.v.boots

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,787 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,367 miles

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

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

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)

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 JYW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

YP08 JYW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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