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YP08 VZY

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 VZY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 49,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 46,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 42,864 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 42,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,920 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING

Fail 23 Jan 2023

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES CRACKING

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 37,138 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 37,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,727 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 34,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,651 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 31,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,779 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 19,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,569 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 12,172 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 VZY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

YP08 VZY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 VZY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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