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PX08 PXD

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 PXD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,850 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 127,846 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 124,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 122,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 122,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm ,under spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 115,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm ,under spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,755 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 109,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,058 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,187 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,187 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,672 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,184 miles

Nearside front Wishbone arm (front) bush slightly worn

Offside front Wishbone arm (front) bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2015 40,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,869 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)

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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PX08 PXD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX08 PXD, 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 PX08 PXD registered?

PX08 PXD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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