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EF08 EZO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,713 mi
Last recorded131,713 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 EZO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 131,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items constituting a failure moved from interior rearview mirror prior to test. ()

Nearside Front Screen wash jet poor effort but good enough at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever approaching full extent of travel, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 131,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items constituting a failure moved from interior rearview mirror prior to test. ()

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

Nearside Front Screen wash jet poor effort but good enough at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever approaching full extent of travel, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,820 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 113,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 109,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 104,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 100,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 95,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,574 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,295 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,922 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,327 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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EF08 EZO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EF08 EZO, 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 EF08 EZO registered?

EF08 EZO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is EF08 EZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 EZO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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