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GF58 OBT

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,614 mi
Last recorded108,614 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 OBT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm,front ,inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres badly scrubbed on inside, soon need changing.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm,front ,inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres badly scrubbed on inside, soon need changing.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 86,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,175 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,175 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,390 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,836 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 OBT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF58 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

GF58 OBT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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