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DV58 EPU

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 EPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 15 Feb 2019 94,535 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake binding

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking Brake binding

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated indicating a fault on the system.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,921 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,113 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 59,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,960 miles

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 17 Sep 2012 32,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,503 miles

condensation inside nearside headlamp

Fail 13 Oct 2011 24,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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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DV58 EPU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel 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 DV58 EPU, 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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DV58 EPU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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