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DG08 KNO

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,158 mi
Last recorded76,158 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KNO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Mar 2026 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,982 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 71,910 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 66,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,907 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 61,907 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 44,318 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,577 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show small cracks

Offside Rear tyre cracks showing, condition poor advise immediate replacement

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,810 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,716 miles

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

off side washers poor

Fail 14 Jan 2015 32,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

off side washers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,235 miles

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

near side and off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,923 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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DG08 KNO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG08 KNO, 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 KNO registered?

DG08 KNO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DG08 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 KNO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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