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FE08 EKM

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,972 mi
Last recorded144,972 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EKM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 144,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,764 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 113,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 109,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,791 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,015 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 95,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,731 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT & NSF WORN INSIDE EDGE

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,041 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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FE08 EKM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE08 EKM, 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

How do I check the history of FE08 EKM?

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What year was FE08 EKM registered?

FE08 EKM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is FE08 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 EKM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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