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EX08 YED

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,800 mi
Last recorded107,800 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YED
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,800 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 104,070 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 104,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,761 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,343 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,508 miles

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe but not affecting emissions at this time

Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,508 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe but not affecting emissions at this time

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,048 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi-pipe broken and needs renewing (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake travel very high and needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT SPLIT AND BLOWING, needs renewing (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT SPLIT AND BLOWING, needs renewing (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam renewed bulb (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 57,420 miles

N/S/F Tyre low at inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,420 miles

N/S/F Tyre low at inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,768 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 YED is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 YED registered?

EX08 YED is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EX08 YED safe to buy?

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