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DS08 VDZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 54,378 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner drive shaft gaiters leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 53,348 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 53,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,486 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 40,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 36,873 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,668 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 23,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,346 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,001 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 VDZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS08 VDZ registered?

DS08 VDZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is DS08 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 VDZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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