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FE08 ELC

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ELC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,766 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in nearside front and offside front steering arms tie rod end ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 70,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 64,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 58,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 58,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,870 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 48,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,810 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 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage not showing cords

Fail 23 Feb 2016 30,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage not showing cords

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,275 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,260 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,118 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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FE08 ELC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE08 ELC, 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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FE08 ELC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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