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EA08 OTK

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,961 mi
Last recorded48,961 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OTK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 48,961 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight broken (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer bottle damaged (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing panel damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrossion underside

Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 40,527 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 34,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 4,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EA08 OTK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EA08 OTK, 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

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What year was EA08 OTK registered?

EA08 OTK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is EA08 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OTK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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