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YT08 GZZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 GZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,348 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,710 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,196 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,476 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,472 miles

Fuel tank insecure securing strap broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,794 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 69,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,920 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 53,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,185 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 48,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,682 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,318 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,898 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 29,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,730 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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YT08 GZZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YT08 GZZ, 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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YT08 GZZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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