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YT08 HBH

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HBH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 127,008 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 118,947 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2025 118,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,064 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,261 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 78,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,651 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 23,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,889 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 HBH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc 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 YT08 HBH, 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 YT08 HBH registered?

YT08 HBH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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