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DK58 NCE

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 NCE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

head lights clowdy

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 103,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin more than osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 99,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin more than osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sound in rollers nock no play found

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,337 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter starting to leak

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter starting to leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,167 miles

Front slight play was found in steering rack arms

Nearside Front Inner C/V boot weeping causing it to flick grease out

Offside Front Inner C/V boot weeping causing it to flick grease out

Fail 1 Sep 2017 78,167 miles

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

Front slight play was found in steering rack arms

Nearside Front Inner C/V boot weeping causing it to flick grease out

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

Offside Front Inner C/V boot weeping causing it to flick grease out

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,984 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front washers jets not working very well just reaching screen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,759 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner tyre edge scrubbin almost to cords tread above 1.6mm

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,561 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,343 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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DK58 NCE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DK58 NCE, 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 DK58 NCE registered?

DK58 NCE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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