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FH08 HXZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,747 mi
Last recorded206,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 HXZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 206,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear tyre misshaped

various suspension components deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2018 206,400 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear tyre misshaped

various suspension components deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 172,773 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 171,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,946 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 145,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,246 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 121,246 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,543 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,567 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,533 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,299 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 50,299 miles

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

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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FH08 HXZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH08 HXZ, 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 FH08 HXZ registered?

FH08 HXZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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