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DL57 DNJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DNJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 92,880 miles

coolant level low

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2016 77,672 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 77,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,469 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,001 miles

brake service

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 1 Jul 2013 41,993 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake service

front inner brake pads look low

off side rear tyre is on the legal limmit of tread ...1.6mm

Fail 2 Feb 2012 31,552 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,552 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,504 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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DL57 DNJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DL57 DNJ, 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 DL57 DNJ registered?

DL57 DNJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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