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DN08 GYF

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 GYF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,116 miles

1 ltr oil

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2022 100,116 miles

1 ltr oil

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2021 93,333 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Oct 2021 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,757 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,738 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 72,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn, replace very soon please (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,165 miles

Stop lamp not working all 3, intermttent, switch faulty (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn, replace very soon please (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,275 miles

1 litre of engine oil added before test

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracking

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 27 Oct 2016 60,275 miles

1 litre of engine oil added before test

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 31 Oct 2015 55,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,026 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,480 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 49,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 46,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DN08 GYF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc 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 DN08 GYF, 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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DN08 GYF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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