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FX08 XCH

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XCH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 112,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,873 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,949 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,949 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,298 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 18 Apr 2015 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,335 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,576 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,257 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 XCH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

FX08 XCH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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