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EA08 TVE

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TVE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 107,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 104,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,218 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,139 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 66,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,228 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 64,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,836 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 50,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 41,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2017 41,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 30,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 30,813 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 27,435 miles

light damage on front no plate

Pass 19 May 2014 24,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 20,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 17,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,570 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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EA08 TVE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

EA08 TVE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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