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VO08 TDU

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,281 mi
Last recorded44,281 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 TDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear And O/S/R tyres unevenly worn, on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 42,720 miles

Rear BOTH Tyres unevenly worn, on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2024 40,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower wishbones, inner foremost perished/separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And O/S/R tyres wearing unevenly, on inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower wishbones, inner foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,347 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 16,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,286 miles

Front wipers juddering slightly

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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VO08 TDU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VO08 TDU, 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 VO08 TDU registered?

VO08 TDU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is VO08 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 TDU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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