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YS08 TXH

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 TXH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 110,145 miles

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,705 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 102,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,990 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 92,990 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,178 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,063 miles

Passenger airbag switched off

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,290 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,459 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 TXH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

YS08 TXH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is YS08 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 TXH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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