2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · LD08 JJL
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 163,267 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 JJL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 163,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 JJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (LD08 JJL) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
LD08 JJL Mileage History
- 16/03/201116,095 mi
- 29/02/201221,058 mi+4,963 mi
- 28/02/201326,966 mi+5,908 mi
- 28/02/201326,966 mi
- 13/03/201432,101 mi+5,135 mi
- 16/12/201436,042 mi+3,941 mi
- 15/12/201546,921 mi+10,879 mi
- 16/12/201546,921 mi
- 14/12/201659,586 mi+12,665 mi
- 15/12/201659,586 mi
- 15/01/201871,710 mi+12,124 mi
- 16/01/201871,711 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/201982,320 mi+10,609 mi
- 28/06/201982,353 mi+33 mi
- 13/07/202092,221 mi+9,868 mi
- 13/07/202092,221 mi
- 20/07/202196,115 mi+3,894 mi
- 22/07/202196,115 mi
- 29/07/2022108,085 mi+11,970 mi
- 29/07/2022108,085 mi
- 02/08/2023120,461 mi+12,376 mi
- 03/08/2023120,488 mi+27 mi
- 25/07/2024131,684 mi+11,196 mi
- 26/07/2024131,723 mi+39 mi
- 30/07/2025149,646 mi+17,923 mi
- 31/07/2025149,473 mi-173 mi
- 27/07/2026163,267 mi+13,794 mi
Average of roughly 9,578 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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