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EA08 TVJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 131,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,810 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 120,259 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 108,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 95,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 95,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,609 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 85,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,399 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,276 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 TVJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TVJ, 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 EA08 TVJ?

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What year was EA08 TVJ registered?

EA08 TVJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EA08 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 TVJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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