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DU08 XWE

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,995 mi
Last recorded74,995 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,350 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot has grease around it but doesn't seem to be damaged/leaking

Nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 43,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot has grease around it but doesn't seem to be damaged/leaking

Nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 23 May 2014 37,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gator slightly leaking

Fail 22 May 2014 37,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gator slightly leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,496 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 34,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,366 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 22,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,663 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 XWE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWE, 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 DU08 XWE registered?

DU08 XWE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DU08 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 XWE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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