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DU08 PHK

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,842 mi
Last recorded126,842 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PHK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 126,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 126,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,033 miles

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

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

Some front and rear suspension components slightly corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,532 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 113,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,562 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R springs both corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates both deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,900 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,900 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low

Fail 9 Mar 2017 83,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,917 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,917 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 64,273 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,362 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,891 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,182 miles

both front driveshaft inner gaiters are leaking grease

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,279 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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DU08 PHK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU08 PHK, 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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DU08 PHK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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