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DY08 URG

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,117 mi
Last recorded133,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 URG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,117 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear underside corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 133,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear underside corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 120,806 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 120,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to body work 2 doors and arch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 113,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to body work 2 doors and arch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 105,706 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both joints ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and attached components corroded (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank strap heavily corroded and one broken

Fail 3 May 2018 105,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex is blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both joints ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and attached components corroded (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank strap heavily corroded and one broken

Pass 31 May 2017 98,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 31 May 2017 98,988 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 92,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 92,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 85,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 78,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 68,781 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2013 68,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 56,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,590 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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DY08 URG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY08 URG, 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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DY08 URG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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