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AC08 XCF

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XCF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,555 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 126,553 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,791 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,990 miles

Condenstion in n/s headlamp.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,056 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,626 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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AC08 XCF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AC08 XCF, 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 AC08 XCF registered?

AC08 XCF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AC08 XCF safe to buy?

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