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GD57 CVP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,990 mi
Last recorded133,990 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 CVP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 100,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,212 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,212 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,960 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 53,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,460 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 28,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,563 miles

hand brake travel almost to the stop

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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GD57 CVP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GD57 CVP, 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 GD57 CVP registered?

GD57 CVP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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