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DL57 JHO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,352 mi
Last recorded63,352 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 JHO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,352 miles

front lower suspension arms bushes bonding split but no play found

hand brake only just within limits 17%

rear brakes are slightly binding

Fail 19 Jan 2015 63,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front lower suspension arms bushes bonding split but no play found

rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,101 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 55,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,605 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,947 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,947 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,078 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

O/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS

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 JHO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHO, 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 JHO registered?

DL57 JHO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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