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SB08 EKC

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 85,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,154 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,034 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,630 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,771 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,300 miles

Gearbox sump oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,340 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,346 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,619 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,630 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,038 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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SB08 EKC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SB08 EKC, 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 SB08 EKC registered?

SB08 EKC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is SB08 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 EKC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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