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PX08 XAK

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XAK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 88,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 85,939 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,451 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,451 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 69,304 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,739 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 39,739 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,567 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake less effort than other side

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear subframe slighlty corroded

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,693 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 XAK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PX08 XAK, 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 PX08 XAK registered?

PX08 XAK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is PX08 XAK safe to buy?

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