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YR08 YRZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YRZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 141,456 miles

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

bonnet support clip broken

exhaust rear silencer has been repaired with sealer

front washer jets poor

o/s outer sill damaged

rear upper suspension arms corroded, rear anti roll bar corroded, rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2025 139,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear track control arms and bushes also deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 136,611 miles

both outer sills damaged

front tyres worn on the inner edges

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 132,220 miles

Front Washer jets partially functional

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper blade badly deteriorated

Vehicle has general underside surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,532 miles

bonnet support loose

o/s rear tyre worn slightly un evenly on inner edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet support loose

o/s rear tyre worn slightly un evenly on inner edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2021 122,655 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,078 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,078 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,762 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front leading bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,048 miles

Front tyres cracking on edges. just ok at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,925 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,433 miles

both front tyres low tread , worn on inside edge and cracking

rear pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,125 miles

slight blow from exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,953 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YRZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

YR08 YRZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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