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YT08 YKX

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YKX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 107,603 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 104,980 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 102,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,146 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2022 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated COULD BE GEAR BOX SEAL SLIGHT LEAK CHECK (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND BRAKE JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK BACK BRAKES 18% (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH DRUM STICKS INNERS ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER REARS READY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY REQ CLEAN SUP RUBBERS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

Fail 16 Jan 2022 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated COULD BE GEAR BOX SEAL SLIGHT LEAK CHECK (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND BRAKE JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK BACK BRAKES 18% (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH DRUM STICKS INNERS ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER REARS READY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

UNDERBODY REQ CLEAN SUP RUBBERS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

Pass 16 Jan 2021 79,114 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 67,866 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,306 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 49,029 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 45,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,981 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,227 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,845 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 24,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front 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 YKX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

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

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