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YT58 GVL

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,676 mi
Last recorded173,676 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 GVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 173,676 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 173,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 173,542 miles

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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake is also binding on brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear control arms front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 168,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,630 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 160,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 143,255 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,184 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,633 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 89,602 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,406 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,496 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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YT58 GVL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YT58 GVL, 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 YT58 GVL registered?

YT58 GVL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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