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EA08 OTU

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,072 mi
Last recorded144,072 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 144,072 miles

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

rear exhaust bracket defective

Fail 4 Aug 2026 144,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

rear exhaust bracket defective

Pass 12 Jun 2025 141,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,868 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 127,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 121,030 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 121,030 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 117,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,732 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 98,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 93,585 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,530 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 89,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,286 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,189 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,689 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 71,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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EA08 OTU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTU, 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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What year was EA08 OTU registered?

EA08 OTU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is EA08 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OTU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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