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GJ08 BKY

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,828 mi
Last recorded76,828 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 62,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 51,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,350 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 33,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,664 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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GJ08 BKY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 BKY, 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

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What year was GJ08 BKY registered?

GJ08 BKY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GJ08 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 BKY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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