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EO08 XUU

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,167 mi
Last recorded126,167 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XUU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,167 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 126,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 103,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,542 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,763 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 14 Mar 2019 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,179 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES AND O/S/R TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES REAR TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH N/S TYRES AND O/S/R TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES REAR TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,126 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,899 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 XUU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EO08 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

EO08 XUU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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