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YR08 BKK

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,084 mi
Last recorded118,084 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BKK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 118,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,790 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2018 103,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,965 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,216 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front pads worn low (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear pads worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,897 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,552 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,552 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,462 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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YR08 BKK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR08 BKK, 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 YR08 BKK registered?

YR08 BKK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 BKK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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