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YP08 YRJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,314 mi
Last recorded136,314 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YRJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2023 136,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,341 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 125,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,723 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 112,723 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,736 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 72,782 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 65,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 36,525 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,994 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

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 YRJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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