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GJ08 BLV

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,573 mi
Last recorded191,573 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 191,573 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 191,517 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 179,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 171,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 171,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under shield fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 166,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 157,993 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,443 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,443 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,646 miles

Front lower suspension arms front bushes poor condition

corrosion to rear coil springs

edges of front tyres beginning to wear

headlamp beam benders fitted

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,730 miles

Aux drive belt poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

High level brake lamp not working, water inside

Slght seep offside front inner driveshaft gaiter, onto exhaust

Slight judder front brakes

Some play and clonking sound from offside rear front track control arm

Tow bar corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,235 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside inner drive shaft boot slight leak of grease

parking brake lever has short stroke

Offside inner driveshaft boot slight leak of grease onto exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,854 miles

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

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

slihgt play in steering

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,513 miles

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

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

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

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 BLV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BLV, 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 BLV registered?

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

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