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DS08 VEV

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,678 mi
Last recorded159,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VEV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 159,678 miles

Advise slight movement in front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2022 159,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise slight movement in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2021 143,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 143,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,546 miles

Advise 1 out of 2 rear number plate lamps in op

Fail 7 Jan 2020 126,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise 1 out of 2 rear number plate lamps in op

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,994 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 106,994 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,605 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,047 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)

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 VEV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

DS08 VEV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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