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EF08 ZJK

2008 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,775 mi
Last recorded112,775 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ZJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 105,935 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 105,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,066 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,173 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 83,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 64,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,128 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,016 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,439 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

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 ZJK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZJK, 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 ZJK registered?

EF08 ZJK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is EF08 ZJK safe to buy?

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