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YS08 EGX

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EGX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 125,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 118,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 111,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 111,732 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,154 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,164 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,249 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,829 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,868 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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YS08 EGX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 YS08 EGX, 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 YS08 EGX registered?

YS08 EGX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is YS08 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 EGX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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