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GD57 EKB

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,863 mi
Last recorded148,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 EKB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 148,863 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s n/s inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 134,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 134,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,157 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 118,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,204 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 108,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,656 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,506 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GD57 EKB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD57 EKB registered?

GD57 EKB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is GD57 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD57 EKB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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