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DV08 JRZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,284 mi
Last recorded97,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 82,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,698 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 74,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front Tyre worn on inside edge

offside front Tyre has a cut in tread but no cords visible

offside front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front Tyre worn on inside edge

offside front Tyre has a cut in tread but no cords visible

offside front Tyre worn on inside edge

rear Brake pad(s) appear to be wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,339 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 JRZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

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

Is DV08 JRZ safe to buy?

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