2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · YR08 BKG
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 145,519 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 BKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 145,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 BKG 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 (YR08 BKG) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
YR08 BKG Mileage History
- 08/03/2025112,829 mi
- 13/03/2025113,323 mi+494 mi
- 15/03/2025113,323 mi
- 25/03/2026145,517 mi+32,194 mi
- 28/03/2026145,519 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 31,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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