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AB08 XEP

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,304 mi
Last recorded198,304 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XEP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 198,304 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 198,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 176,813 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2016 174,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred worn low on inner edge of tred (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 155,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 130,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 130,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,872 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,877 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 66,087 miles

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

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

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 XEP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB08 XEP, 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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AB08 XEP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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