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YT08 KPE

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KPE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 102,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 102,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of all tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of all tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 92,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of all tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of all tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,009 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2017 82,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,056 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,088 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2015 63,088 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,703 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 48,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,005 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,498 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 KPE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPE, 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 KPE registered?

YT08 KPE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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