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AG08 GJX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,890 mi
Last recorded114,890 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,890 miles

drivers door key lock faulty-loose,srs light inop,engine oil maxed-dirty,front wiper fixings flimsy,rear wiper poor,oil leak,rear boot area wet,inside car scruffy-valet needed

osf balljoint play,tracking requires attention,park brake lever travel getting high-service due

pedal rubbers poor,battery loose,fuel tank-underbody-suspension-springs-shockers-exhaust-units -subframe rusting,tyres different size,front tyres low tread-uneven wear

Fail 7 Oct 2022 114,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edge exposed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

drivers door key lock faulty-loose,srs light inop,engine oil maxed-dirty,front wiper fixings flimsy,rear wiper poor,oil leak,rear boot area wet,inside car scruffy-valet needed

osf balljoint play,tracking requires attention,park brake lever travel getting high-service due

pedal rubbers poor,battery loose,fuel tank-underbody-suspension-springs-shockers-exhaust-units -subframe rusting,tyres different size,front tyres low tread-uneven wear

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever loose, needs further investigation

under-body has corrosion front to rear

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,463 miles

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Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake discs deteriorating-brake judder,parking brake lever travel getting high,rear suspension linkbar play-noisy-investigate

service due,rear wiper poor,underbody-components-suspension-springs-exhaust deteriorating-rusting,rear pads low-discs deteriorating,oil spill,both front steering arm balljoints play,os repeater light colour fade

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,989 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Sep 2018 71,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,156 miles

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

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

rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,860 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,739 miles

nearside front tyre 2m and perished

offside front and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,794 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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AG08 GJX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AG08 GJX, 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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AG08 GJX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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