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YS08 TXJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 TXJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 82,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 82,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,717 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 77,832 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and Offiside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,072 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear discs badly corroded and causing pulsing slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2019 70,072 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear discs badly corroded and causing pulsing slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,938 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,248 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,666 miles

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

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

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 TXJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

YS08 TXJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is YS08 TXJ safe to buy?

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