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BL08 UGO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UGO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 117,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2024 111,653 miles

engine cover fetted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 72,430 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,875 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 70,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 13,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 12,798 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,149 miles

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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BL08 UGO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL08 UGO, 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.

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BL08 UGO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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