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DS08 VEA

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,782 mi
Last recorded130,782 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VEA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 108,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,129 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,403 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 82,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,306 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2015 50,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,607 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,634 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 VEA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

DS08 VEA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is DS08 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 VEA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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