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PX08 PXV

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,286 mi
Last recorded132,286 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 PXV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 132,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 127,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 127,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 121,770 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,367 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 114,367 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,567 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 106,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,651 miles

Central Front Inner parking brake lever long travel.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play antiroll bar link rod play in top ball joint slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5/3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 91,029 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,634 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,576 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,746 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear trailing arm bush's splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,463 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,493 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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PX08 PXV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXV, 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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PX08 PXV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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