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FX08 XBV

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,482 mi
Last recorded72,482 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XBV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,482 miles

Little reserve handbrake travel.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,160 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre scrubbed

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

Slight brake judder detected on fronts

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,429 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm.

Handbrake just met minimum requirements

Rear wiper is split.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,852 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn to 3mm

slight brake judder detected on nearside front

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,575 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,599 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,599 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,013 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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FX08 XBV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX08 XBV, 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 FX08 XBV registered?

FX08 XBV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FX08 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 XBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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