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YS57 TVD

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,157 mi
Last recorded124,157 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 TVD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,157 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 114,728 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 114,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2017 90,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,020 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,950 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,950 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front inner cv boot clips leaking grease

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,521 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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YS57 TVD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TVD, 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 YS57 TVD registered?

YS57 TVD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is YS57 TVD safe to buy?

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