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GF58 BBJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,328 mi
Last recorded50,328 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 BBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear low on inside edge. 205-55-16

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot outer clip weeping grease.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,113 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,185 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 27,183 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,131 miles

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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GF58 BBJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GF58 BBJ, 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 GF58 BBJ registered?

GF58 BBJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is GF58 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 BBJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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