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FD08 DWO

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,005 mi
Last recorded102,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DWO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,051 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,228 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Offside Rear slight play in osr anti role link bar

Fail 28 Jul 2017 89,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Offside Rear slight play in osr anti role link bar

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,295 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 63,295 miles

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

Offside screen washer jet not working.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,457 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,535 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS / WORN

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,774 miles

kerb damage to all alloys.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

kerb damage to all alloys.

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition.

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 DWO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

FD08 DWO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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