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FX08 XCB

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,316 mi
Last recorded52,316 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XCB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 52,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 47,899 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,501 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2014 33,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,614 miles

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

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

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 XCB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX08 XCB, 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 FX08 XCB registered?

FX08 XCB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is FX08 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 XCB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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