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YR08 PYS

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,555 mi
Last recorded25,555 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 PYS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 25,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 25,552 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 15,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 15,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 15,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 15,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 15,332 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 9,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 7,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,488 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 PYS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

YR08 PYS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YR08 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 PYS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR08 PYS have outstanding finance?

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