2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SE08 VDX
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 97,399 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE08 VDX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2024
- 97,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE08 VDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (SE08 VDX) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SE08 VDX Mileage History
- 23/06/202293,019 mi
- 01/07/202395,472 mi+2,453 mi
- 29/06/202497,399 mi+1,927 mi
Average of roughly 2,171 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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