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DN08 KJJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KJJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,681 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seats fitted to rear

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,688 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 59,814 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,498 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,497 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 43,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,637 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,388 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 5 May 2011 34,388 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

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 KJJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN08 KJJ, 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 DN08 KJJ registered?

DN08 KJJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is DN08 KJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 KJJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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