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DG08 HLO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HLO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,166 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 100,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 92,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,222 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,729 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,876 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,560 miles

Central stop light not working

play in both steering rack arms

Fail 27 Nov 2019 68,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

play in both steering rack arms

Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 61,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,978 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, worn/scored on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 37,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

both front Tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,836 miles

n/s rear tyre just starting to perish.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 27,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre just starting to perish.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,381 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,118 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DG08 HLO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG08 HLO, 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 DG08 HLO registered?

DG08 HLO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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