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EO08 TYX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,077 mi
Last recorded108,077 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 TYX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,077 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,077 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,873 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 88,691 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 88,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,024 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 80,024 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 21 Feb 2012 50,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leak ( radiator top hose split )

front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,294 miles

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

coolant leak ( radiator top hose split )

front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dent in n/s rear wheel arch

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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EO08 TYX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EO08 TYX, 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 EO08 TYX registered?

EO08 TYX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EO08 TYX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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