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EX08 YEB

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,774 mi
Last recorded175,774 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YEB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 175,774 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 175,774 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 168,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 162,845 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 12 Oct 2022 155,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,592 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's worn lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 148,592 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's worn lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 142,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,831 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,830 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,360 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges + perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,168 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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EX08 YEB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX08 YEB, 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 EX08 YEB registered?

EX08 YEB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EX08 YEB safe to buy?

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