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YS08 FKY

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 78,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,713 miles

nearside & offside front & rear brake disc pads worn

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2014 53,592 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 53,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 45,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,237 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 FKY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,991cc diesel 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 YS08 FKY, 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 YS08 FKY registered?

YS08 FKY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is YS08 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 FKY 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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