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YS57 WZU

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 WZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,622 miles

Front Headlamps milky but patten ok

Pass 11 Feb 2025 84,026 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,194 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 77,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,309 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,700 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,311 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 63,311 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 54,755 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,123 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 WZU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS57 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

YS57 WZU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 WZU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS57 WZU have outstanding finance?

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