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YS57 JRV

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,707 mi
Last recorded129,707 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 JRV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2020 129,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,296 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,943 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,845 miles

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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YS57 JRV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS57 JRV, 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 YS57 JRV registered?

YS57 JRV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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