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YS08 TBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 TBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,945 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,578 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,246 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusting (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,188 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not checked

Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not checked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,673 miles

N/S/F inner cv gaiter weeping a little grease.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,387 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 TBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White 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 YS08 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

YS08 TBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is YS08 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 TBZ 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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