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SB08 EXR

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EXR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,180 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 94,180 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 91,116 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,978 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 85,606 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,771 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,847 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 74,846 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 71,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,134 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 60,754 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 55,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,436 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 42,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EXR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

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

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