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GD08 OBV

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 115,854 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 115,854 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,803 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 115,788 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

passenger airbag turned off

steering knocks unable to find

Pass 10 Aug 2019 112,324 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 108,167 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 103,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,616 miles

damage to offside rear sill

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

damage to offside rear sill

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,025 miles

damage to offside rear outer sill and wing/bumper

nearside front tyre worn smooth badly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth badly on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,002 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

damage to offside rear outer sill and wing/bumper

nearside front tyre worn smooth badly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth badly on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear quater panel

rear fog light lens broken but not showing white light

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease

front tyres bald on inner edge

o/s rear foglight discoloured and lens missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,513 miles

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

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 OBV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OBV, 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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GD08 OBV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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