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DA08 CPZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

114,538 mi
Last recorded114,538 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,538 miles

Front inner track rods

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear tract control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 114,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front inner track rods

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear tract control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,908 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 109,908 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced replaced bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre just legal advise new tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 108,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre just legal advise new tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 106,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 106,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened seat/shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 102,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 102,089 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,091 miles

front number plate has damage

n/s/f & o/s/f link bars have play

n/s/f rack end has play

o/s/f wiper just in limit

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Aug 2019 88,091 miles

front number plate has damage

n/s/f & o/s/f link bars have play

n/s/f rack end has play

o/s/f wiper just in limit

slight play in steering

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,026 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

front brake pads low

front number plate has damage

n/s/f & o/s/f link bars have play

n/s/f rack end has play

o/s/f wiper just in limit

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,478 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover under trays

front wiper screen dirty

n/s/f inner cv boot damage

o/s/f brake sticking

Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover under trays

front wiper screen dirty

n/s/f inner cv boot damage

o/s/f brake sticking

Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,158 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 39,713 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 29,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,116 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 25,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,020 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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DA08 CPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DA08 CPZ, 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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DA08 CPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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