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DS57 HMY

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,138 mi
Last recorded108,138 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 HMY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 104,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 99,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & back. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,015 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 73,991 miles

Nearside Front advise front washer jets poor action/pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,663 miles

Offside Front advise washer jets poor action

Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front advise washer jets poor action

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,287 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 63,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,612 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,299 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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DS57 HMY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS57 HMY, 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 DS57 HMY registered?

DS57 HMY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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