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YS08 GFY

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 38,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 34,391 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 34,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 19 Nov 2022 33,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,956 miles

Offside Front ball joint dust cover has a small split

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

Pass 9 May 2019 30,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 30,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 28,924 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 27,913 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 26,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,817 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 GFY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

YS08 GFY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YS08 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 GFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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