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DG08 PVN

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,652 mi
Last recorded126,652 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 113,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 113,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped And Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm - 205 55 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 64,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV Boot Clip Missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm - 205 55 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 46,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,509 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 PVN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

DG08 PVN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is DG08 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 PVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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