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DG08 PXJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,411 mi
Last recorded161,411 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PXJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 161,411 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including the associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 161,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including the associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 158,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 155,817 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight bind on drivers rear brake

Pass 6 Feb 2023 152,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 152,534 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 150,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 150,320 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog light lamp unit broken, will need replacement as it won’t show a steady red light to rear which is the requirement

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,406 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 143,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 139,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,288 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 134,283 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 113,084 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,185 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre splitting on inner side wall

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,150 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

knock through steering wheel

Fail 3 Feb 2012 52,150 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,219 miles

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

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

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 PXJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 PXJ registered?

DG08 PXJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DG08 PXJ safe to buy?

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