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DF08 LPE

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,335 mi
Last recorded106,335 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 LPE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 106,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,752 miles

slight play steering

Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,752 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play steering

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,796 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,147 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,695 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,596 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel lazy

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,250 miles

handbrake travel lazy

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear discs getting worn

front and rear pads low

some play steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,001 miles

front and rear discs getting worn

front and rear pads low

some play steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,103 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,488 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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DF08 LPE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF08 LPE, 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 DF08 LPE registered?

DF08 LPE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is DF08 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 LPE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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