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GD08 OBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,927 mi
Last recorded105,927 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 89,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,542 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,209 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,796 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 32,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,026 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

GD08 OBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is GD08 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 OBZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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