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EF08 ZJE

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,670 mi
Last recorded170,670 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ZJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 170,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 170,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 158,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

long travel on parking brake in need of adjustment

Fail 11 Jan 2022 158,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

long travel on parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,366 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 149,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,861 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 133,860 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,166 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,489 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,397 miles

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

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

zero diesel reading no print out

Fail 23 Jun 2015 91,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

zero diesel reading no print out

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,062 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,629 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 ZJE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

EF08 ZJE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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