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DV08 NVP

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

194,305 mi
Last recorded194,305 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NVP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 194,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 170,887 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 170,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 154,486 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 154,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 142,284 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it

Fail 7 Jun 2023 142,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it

Pass 14 Jun 2022 130,760 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 130,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch worn

noise on steering (clunk)

Fail 5 Jan 2022 127,663 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side inop (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch worn

noise on steering (clunk)

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2020 121,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,856 miles

ADVISE Battery clamp corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 99,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (bulb fitted wrong) ??? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Battery clamp corroded

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade splitting

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has got a flat spot on tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre low on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,189 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 76,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no smoke test print out due to low emissions

Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no smoke test print out due to low emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,907 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,652 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 NVP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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