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GF08 MZN

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 152,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 148,318 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 148,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 122,727 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 105,376 miles

Bonnet stay insecure

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside rear light unit damaged

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Fail 23 Jun 2021 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet stay insecure

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside rear light unit damaged

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 83,736 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,711 miles

225/45r17

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,944 miles

Boot full unable to gain full access

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from centre rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to test wiper blades (8.2.3)

Boot full unable to gain full access

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,704 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 42,704 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 37,831 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm & perishing

slight play in rack o/s

n/s/r tyre feathered & perishing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,963 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

N/S/F Tyre deteriorating on inner sidewall with cuts (no cords showing)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 7 May 2011 26,044 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

N/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low + nail in tread

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

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 5 May 2011 26,044 miles

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

All tyres have sidewall damage

N/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low + nail in tread

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

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

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 MZN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MZN, 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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GF08 MZN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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