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DE08 KTK

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,442 mi
Last recorded34,442 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KTK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,442 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 31,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 29,808 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 27,735 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 26,278 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 26,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 24,845 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 22,030 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced several LED lamps not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 20,228 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 20,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,269 miles

rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2017 18,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

Pass 26 May 2016 16,372 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,887 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,297 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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DE08 KTK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DE08 KTK, 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 DE08 KTK registered?

DE08 KTK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is DE08 KTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 KTK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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