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DG08 KNP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KNP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,833 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 85,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,344 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 81,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Fail 3 Jan 2018 68,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed reposition and secure (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,449 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,868 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 36,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,191 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 KNP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

DG08 KNP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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