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YP08 POF

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 POF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 138,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 138,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 124,006 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 124,006 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 102,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 81,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 74,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 66,335 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 66,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,967 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,894 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,134 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,407 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 POF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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