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AN08 XCO

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,098 mi
Last recorded46,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 XCO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 46,098 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Seats are folded down so unable to test seat belt security

Various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,681 miles

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

Unable to test rear seat belt security due to personal items on seats

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,895 miles

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear number plate poor

slight exhaust blow front join

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 38,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,911 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 26,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,669 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,134 miles

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

all four tyres have outer side walls in poor condition advise these be replaced over the next year.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,772 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2011 6,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,783 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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AN08 XCO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 AN08 XCO, 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 AN08 XCO registered?

AN08 XCO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AN08 XCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 XCO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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