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YT08 RUC

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 RUC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 121,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,660 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,679 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 101,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 RUC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

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

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