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DG08 PVL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,569 mi
Last recorded47,569 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,144 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight knock from steering column/steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner pads appear low.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 29,702 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 26,743 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 26,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 25,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,686 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 23,686 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 17,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,737 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 16,735 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 14,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,800 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 PVL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

DG08 PVL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 PVL 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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