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FD08 DLO

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,360 mi
Last recorded182,360 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DLO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 182,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 182,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 158,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet poor.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 158,003 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet poor.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 134,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,037 miles

front brake discs & pads seem incompatable, not affecting opperation

Fail 17 Apr 2013 112,627 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs & pads seem incompatable, not affecting opperation

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 90,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

large crack in bottom of windscreen, not affecting drivers view

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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FD08 DLO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FD08 DLO, 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 FD08 DLO registered?

FD08 DLO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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