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GJ08 BNK

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,413 mi
Last recorded100,413 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BNK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,413 miles

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

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

handbrake requires attention

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...inner wear edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 97,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...inner wear edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,749 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 grooved and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on sidewall and tread block area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,435 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to crack.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,490 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,488 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,504 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,846 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge[cords nearly exposed]

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,357 miles

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

front inner cv boots leaking grease

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,542 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,362 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 BNK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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