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YT08 RVL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 RVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,649 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Adjust handbrake for travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,029 miles

Emissions not tested Flexy Leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Both (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,177 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,914 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 53,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 53,456 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 45,009 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,009 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,690 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 RVL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

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

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