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GD08 DCX

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,414 mi
Last recorded106,414 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged no sharp edges present

Nearside Rear Body panel and bumper damaged no sharp edges present

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 106,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged no sharp edges present

Nearside Rear Body panel and bumper damaged no sharp edges present

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake bind felt when turning by hand

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,874 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 93,316 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,452 miles

Nearside Front BODY WING - BUMPER DAMAGE

Nearside Rear WING BUMPER DAMAGE

Fail 2 Sep 2017 89,452 miles

Nearside Front BODY WING - BUMPER DAMAGE

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear WING BUMPER DAMAGE

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,554 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,554 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL

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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GD08 DCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD08 DCX, 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 GD08 DCX registered?

GD08 DCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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