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GF58 BWL

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,635 mi
Last recorded119,635 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 BWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,635 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 98,711 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,596 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades worn hard/ judder

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 25 Nov 2016 78,596 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades worn hard/ judder

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,440 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,070 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GF58 BWL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BWL, 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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GF58 BWL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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