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YR08 NKN

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 103,476 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,290 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not sparing properly

Fail 11 Mar 2025 97,290 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet not sparing properly

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,888 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 87,888 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,456 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,503 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 NKN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 NKN registered?

YR08 NKN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YR08 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 NKN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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