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AP08 XTB

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 XTB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,793 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,273 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 67,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,217 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 60,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 53,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,714 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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AP08 XTB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP08 XTB, 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 AP08 XTB registered?

AP08 XTB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AP08 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 XTB shows 12 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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