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YX08 ORY

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ORY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2021 128,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and components badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and components badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,280 miles

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

general age related corrosion to sub frames,steering and suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,304 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,787 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,787 miles

Front bushes on rear trailing arms deteriorated

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 67,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,299 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 11 Feb 2011 47,155 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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YX08 ORY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 YX08 ORY, 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 YX08 ORY registered?

YX08 ORY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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