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YP08 VCX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,891 mi
Last recorded132,891 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 VCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 132,891 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side under par (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear both brake backing plates rotten

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,631 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 96,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 96,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 84,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch slight damage

Pass 24 May 2017 72,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 38,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,561 miles

front wipers smearing / n/s/f anti roll bar link / rack play

Fail 6 Jun 2012 25,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement in nsf drop link / front wipers smearing / highlevel brake light not working / slight rack play / front & rear pads look low / childseat fitted to osr seat seatbelt not checked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,611 miles

movement in nsf drop link / front wipers smearing / highlevel brake light not working / slight rack play / front & rear pads look low / childseat fitted to osr seat seatbelt not checked

Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,583 miles

child seat rear / wipers starting to smear / n/s/f drop link has slight play

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 VCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

YP08 VCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is YP08 VCX safe to buy?

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