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YT08 KOV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,341 mi
Last recorded54,341 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 54,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,657 miles

wrong bolt fitted in front gearbox starbilzer ar

Pass 9 Feb 2023 53,021 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 51,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,202 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,635 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 39,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,666 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,265 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2012 25,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,946 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,143 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 KOV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

YT08 KOV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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