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FL08 XSW

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,831 mi
Last recorded119,831 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XSW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 119,831 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 119,831 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 115,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 83,696 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside rear fog light lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,589 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Anti roll bar lower ball joint very badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,195 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has stud in webbing

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link has slight play in bush

Offside Front Has small hole in centre of webbing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has stud in webbing

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link has slight play in bush

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

Offside Front Has small hole in centre of webbing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seatbelt has a stud fitted to it

Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 51,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seatbelt has a stud fitted to it

Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,486 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,181 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,161 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,774 miles

Oil leak on rear of engine around the upper timing chain casing.reccomend attention

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,632 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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FL08 XSW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL08 XSW, 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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FL08 XSW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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