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YR08 YHC

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,941 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 92,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,537 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YHC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

YR08 YHC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is YR08 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 YHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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