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YR08 VOU

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,522 mi
Last recorded81,522 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VOU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 78,130 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 78,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside park brake only just met MOT limits

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,995 miles

both rear brakes are slightly binding

park brake has only just met MOT limits

Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brakes are slightly binding

park brake has only just met MOT limits

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,620 miles

Offside o/s/rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,698 miles

All brake discs pitted

All brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,711 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 VOU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

YR08 VOU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YR08 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 VOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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