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AB08 XEK

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,314 mi
Last recorded158,314 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XEK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 158,314 miles

Offside Front front subframe, rear attachment bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 155,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 155,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 152,293 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,803 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,660 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,761 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 96,759 miles

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

screw in o/side rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,714 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 91,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge & close to wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet stay clip broken

both front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,660 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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AB08 XEK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AB08 XEK, 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 AB08 XEK registered?

AB08 XEK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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