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GD08 DDX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DDX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,234 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,676 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,300 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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GD08 DDX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

GD08 DDX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is GD08 DDX safe to buy?

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