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DV08 UTZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,522 mi
Last recorded144,522 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UTZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 144,522 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 144,517 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 127,724 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,122 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

front brake disc's lipped.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 93,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner tread area.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake disc's lipped.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 78,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever high but holding (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 59,167 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 40,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

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

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking through tread areas.

Pass 29 May 2019 31,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 26,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,337 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 20,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,705 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 12,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 11,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 10,782 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 10,782 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,818 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked.

Pass 31 May 2012 6,399 miles

Wipers smear screen.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,511 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 UTZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

DV08 UTZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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