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YE08 XNJ

2008 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,256 mi
Last recorded208,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XNJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 208,256 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 208,256 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 206,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 206,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 199,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 199,158 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 187,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 176,362 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 176,215 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 163,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 150,027 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 150,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 138,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,418 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,692 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,148 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)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,518 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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YE08 XNJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YE08 XNJ, 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 YE08 XNJ registered?

YE08 XNJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YE08 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 XNJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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