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DY08 URX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 URX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,578 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 108,578 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 92,558 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,516 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,046 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,144 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 URX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 URX registered?

DY08 URX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DY08 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 URX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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