MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YY57 SKE registered?
YY57 SKE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 February 2008.
Is YY57 SKE safe to buy?
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