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EX08 XGC

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XGC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 142,196 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 125,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,671 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,808 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,595 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 71,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,539 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,499 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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EX08 XGC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX08 XGC, 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 EX08 XGC registered?

EX08 XGC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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