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FX08 XCC

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XCC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,768 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 92,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,394 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn/splitting

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

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

Wipers worn

Fail 2 Jul 2021 71,195 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front lower arm bushes worn/splitting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wipers worn

Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,979 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,088 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 45,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,535 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,348 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,463 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,876 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 XCC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX08 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

FX08 XCC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FX08 XCC safe to buy?

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