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2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · BV57 CTY

BV57 CTY

2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/01/2008. Recorded mileage 97,478 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.

Make & Model
KIA CEED
Year / Origin
2008 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 07/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
97,478 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1591cc

BV57 CTY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
  • 97,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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BV57 CTY Mileage History

  1. 14/03/202491,523 mi
  2. 14/03/202491,523 mi
  3. 18/03/202594,151 mi+2,628 mi
  4. 30/03/202697,422 mi+3,271 mi
  5. 09/04/202697,478 mi+56 mi

Average of roughly 2,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BV57 CTY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 16:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (BV57 CTY) between March 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel also has some slack in the cable (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened heavily corroded with a hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders / 18" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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