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YY57 MXC

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 MXC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,165 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,764 miles

Front pads low

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

n/s/f shocker weeping

Fail 25 Mar 2017 107,664 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc's corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

n/s/f shocker weeping

Front pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,125 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

o/s number plate lamp loose

Fail 19 Mar 2016 90,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

o/s number plate lamp loose

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,594 miles

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,380 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 62,437 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,305 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 28 Dec 2012 60,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,967 miles

Slight corrosion to brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2011 50,967 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2011 39,438 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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YY57 MXC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc 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 YY57 MXC, 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 YY57 MXC registered?

YY57 MXC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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