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EJ08 FLL

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 FLL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 122,752 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 119,591 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 21 Jun 2024 113,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 100,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 74,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 68,638 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres have slight wear to inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 63,113 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 59,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,405 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 25 May 2013 47,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 39,178 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 33,952 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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EJ08 FLL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ08 FLL, 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 EJ08 FLL registered?

EJ08 FLL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is EJ08 FLL safe to buy?

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