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GD08 NKC

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,700 mi
Last recorded74,700 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 NKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, bonding slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, bonding deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

knocking noise from steering column

Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, bonding slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, bonding deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft c.v boot ,slight escape of grease

Offside Front Inner of tyre ,starting to wear

coil spring corroded both rear coils springs corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front service brake discs worn.

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside front service brake discs worn.

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,804 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 NKC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD08 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

GD08 NKC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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