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YY57 SKE

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,964 mi
Last recorded97,964 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 SKE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 97,964 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bpth fronts 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 76,550 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive amount of smoke under throttle burst (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bpth fronts 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,881 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 68,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,359 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,537 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,827 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,689 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,520 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,519 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position CANNOT CHECK ITEMS UNDER BONNET IE WONT RELEASE (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high due to damage (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,394 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,394 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,931 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,594 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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YY57 SKE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY57 SKE, 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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YY57 SKE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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