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AB08 XEO

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,649 mi
Last recorded110,649 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f inner cv boot seeping grease

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2016 110,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f inner cv boot seeping grease

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 May 2015 97,636 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2014 83,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,076 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 72,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 56,539 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 13 May 2011 39,080 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 XEO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AB08 XEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 XEO registered?

AB08 XEO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is AB08 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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