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GJ08 BLN

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,916 mi
Last recorded40,916 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BLN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,916 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,030 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2015 31,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,853 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 17,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,254 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 BLN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BLN, 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 GJ08 BLN registered?

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

Is GJ08 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 BLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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