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FP08 UBX

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,651 mi
Last recorded49,651 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UBX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 49,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 45,171 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 40,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 36,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 27,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 25,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 22,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 16,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 13,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 11,379 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 8,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 8,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FP08 UBX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FP08 UBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 UBX registered?

FP08 UBX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is FP08 UBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 UBX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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