2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · RV08 VKK
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 127,742 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV08 VKK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 127,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 VKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (RV08 VKK) between February 2011 and August 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (nearside rear) (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV08 VKK Mileage History
- 25/02/201123,683 mi
- 26/10/201129,544 mi+5,861 mi
- 12/02/201344,338 mi+14,794 mi
- 31/01/201455,718 mi+11,380 mi
- 16/01/201567,933 mi+12,215 mi
- 16/01/201567,933 mi
- 30/01/201678,371 mi+10,438 mi
- 30/01/201678,371 mi
- 21/01/201786,628 mi+8,257 mi
- 29/01/201895,182 mi+8,554 mi
- 19/02/2019106,874 mi+11,692 mi
- 19/02/2019106,874 mi
- 25/01/2020116,710 mi+9,836 mi
- 24/07/2020116,732 mi+22 mi
- 02/08/2021121,801 mi+5,069 mi
- 05/08/2021121,810 mi+9 mi
- 24/08/2022127,742 mi+5,932 mi
- 24/08/2022127,742 mi
Average of roughly 9,054 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (ED)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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