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DV08 CVB

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,933 mi
Last recorded144,933 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CVB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 144,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 May 2024 144,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 133,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2023 133,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2022 124,468 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 124,319 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 114,154 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 114,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 106,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 105,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,766 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,766 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 94,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,544 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Pass 17 May 2016 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 84,529 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre out of shape, low tread in places

rear brake pads appear lowish

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,521 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 63,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,411 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,195 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 CVB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVB, 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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DV08 CVB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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