2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · W55 JAM
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 181,113 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1582cc
W55 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 181,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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W55 JAM Mileage History
- 21/06/2024150,841 mi
- 03/07/2025166,399 mi+15,558 mi
- 03/07/2025166,399 mi
- 30/06/2026181,113 mi+14,714 mi
- 30/06/2026181,113 mi
Average of roughly 14,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W55 JAM MOT History
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 (W55 JAM) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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