MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both inner steering rack ends slight play
offside outer sill damaged
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both inner steering rack ends slight play
offside outer sill damaged
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r/ and o/s//r tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r/ and o/s//r tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside outter sill damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight grease leakage from n/s front inner driveshaft gaiter but no holes seen and ingress of dirt is unlikely
slight travel and spongy feel to brake pedal but reserver is available, brake service may be required soon also brake fluid reservoir level is between min/max.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight grease leakage from n/s front inner driveshaft gaiter but no holes seen and ingress of dirt is unlikely
slight travel and spongy feel to brake pedal but reserver is available, brake service may be required soon also brake fluid reservoir level is between min/max.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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YP08 OES is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 OES, 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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YP08 OES is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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