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SO08 OTS

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 OTS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,714 miles

componets rusty underside

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 3 May 2025 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

componets rusty underside

Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,490 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking a small amount of grease

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp surround slightly damaged/loose

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking a small amount of grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority of suspension components under vehicle, both sub-frames, springs and majority of suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding also unable to test wheel bearing due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking a small amount of grease

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs of overheating

Nearside Front fog lamp surround slightly damaged/loose

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking a small amount of grease

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority of suspension components under vehicle, both sub-frames, springs and majority of suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 67,610 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 60,983 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,984 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2018 51,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,010 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,033 miles

Both rear wheels slightly stiff to rotate, when car in raised position on hoist.

Corrosion forming on both rear brake back plates.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion forming on all front lower suspension components

Surface corrosion forming on all lower underside rear suspension components.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,180 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2011 13,402 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SO08 OTS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SO08 OTS, 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 SO08 OTS registered?

SO08 OTS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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