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AE08 UET

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UET
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 114,227 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 114,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,069 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 113,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 113,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,222 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,613 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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AE08 UET is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 UET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE08 UET?

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What year was AE08 UET registered?

AE08 UET is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE08 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 UET shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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