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GJ08 GFV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GFV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,764 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,660 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,074 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 GFV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

GJ08 GFV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is GJ08 GFV safe to buy?

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