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DL08 DMV

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,741 mi
Last recorded78,741 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 DMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,741 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,411 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,792 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,188 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,931 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,046 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 47,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,109 miles

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge + small cut. Recommend replacement. Not to cords

Uneven front tyre wear inner edge

age cracking O/S/R

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,853 miles

offside rear Tyre cracking/perished

Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear Tyre cracking/perished

offside rear Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,191 miles

Front tyres worn.

Grease leak from N/S/F inner drive shaft gaitor joint.

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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DL08 DMV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL08 DMV, 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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DL08 DMV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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