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YP08 YRM

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 129,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 112,558 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,151 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 83,151 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 3 May 2022 83,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,300 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,080 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,820 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 28,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,015 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 YRM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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