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YX08 OFW

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OFW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 77,623 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 77,623 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,457 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 70,455 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 64,402 miles

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

Undershi9elds fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 64,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undershi9elds fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,444 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

slight free play in steering rack arms and noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to crack

slight free play in steering rack arms and noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2014 54,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake travel high

near side washer poor

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,198 miles

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

hand brake travel high

near side washer poor

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,412 miles

both rear tyres side wall starting to crack

noise on streering

rear wiper missing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,633 miles

All four brake discs worn.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 31,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

All four brake discs worn.

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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YX08 OFW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YX08 OFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 OFW registered?

YX08 OFW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is YX08 OFW safe to buy?

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