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GF08 BBV

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,721 mi
Last recorded85,721 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BBV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,012 miles

wippers close to limit

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,365 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,801 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 29,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GF08 BBV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF08 BBV, 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

How do I check the history of GF08 BBV?

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What year was GF08 BBV registered?

GF08 BBV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is GF08 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 BBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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