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EO08 XUT

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XUT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 88,771 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 88,376 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,299 miles

Crack and condensation in offside rear lens

Damage to fuel tank

Nearside rear suspension arm corroded

Offside indicator side repeater discoloured

Offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

Rear no. Plate slightly delaminating

Slight leak of grease from offside inner c.v boot

Steering slightly notchy when rocked

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Wiper scuffs on windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2018 78,299 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both front (8.2.2)

Crack and condensation in offside rear lens

Damage to fuel tank

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside rear suspension arm corroded

Offside indicator side repeater discoloured

Offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

Rear no. Plate slightly delaminating

Slight leak of grease from offside inner c.v boot

Steering slightly notchy when rocked

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Wiper scuffs on windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,938 miles

Both front brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake pads worn low

Offside inner c.v boot slight leak of grease

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear no.plate delaminated

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake pads worn low

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Offside inner c.v boot slight leak of grease

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear no.plate delaminated

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,147 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Both front tres slightly wearing on inner edges

Both front tyres low on tread

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear no.plate delaminating

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,147 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Both front tres slightly wearing on inner edges

Both front tyres low on tread

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear no.plate delaminating

Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to fuel tank

front brake discs lipped and worn

general surface corrosion on unerside of vehicle

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear no. plate de-laminating

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,958 miles

damage to fuel tank

front brake discs lipped and worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general surface corrosion on unerside of vehicle

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear no. plate de-laminating

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 May 2014 60,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2013 56,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2012 41,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,448 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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EO08 XUT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

EO08 XUT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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