2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LE57 LXL
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 113,201 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LE57 LXL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2022
- 113,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LE57 LXL Mileage History
- 17/09/2021111,818 mi
- 17/09/2021111,818 mi
- 23/09/2022113,201 mi+1,383 mi
- 23/09/2022113,201 mi
Average of roughly 1,362 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LE57 LXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (LE57 LXL) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2022 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 (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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