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YP08 VCV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,475 mi
Last recorded101,475 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 VCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,475 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,847 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 94,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 94,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 86,606 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 82,063 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,936 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,810 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 45,721 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 45,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 34,644 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 VCV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP08 VCV registered?

YP08 VCV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is YP08 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 VCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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