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DS08 FLG

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FLG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 102,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,088 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 92,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear discs rusty (surface rust)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,670 miles

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

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

front and rear discs rusty (surface rust)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,723 miles

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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DS08 FLG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS08 FLG, 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 DS08 FLG registered?

DS08 FLG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is DS08 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 FLG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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