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EF08 HNK

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HNK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 109,165 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 109,165 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 106,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 103,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 96,946 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,614 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,535 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,262 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 23,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,342 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 HNK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HNK, 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 EF08 HNK registered?

EF08 HNK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is EF08 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 HNK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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