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EF08 LSO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,218 mi
Last recorded80,218 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,218 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 80,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,882 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 52,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,853 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 34,853 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,045 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicator bars and BADLY perished and cracked around the tread

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,332 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,327 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 LSO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 LSO, 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 EF08 LSO?

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What year was EF08 LSO registered?

EF08 LSO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is EF08 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 LSO 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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