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DV08 BGF

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,616 mi
Last recorded45,616 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BGF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 45,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

clutch excessively worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,685 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 40,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,061 miles

Front wipers poor

Rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2017 26,061 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,436 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 21,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 15,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,815 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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DV08 BGF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV08 BGF, 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 DV08 BGF registered?

DV08 BGF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DV08 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 BGF shows 15 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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