MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, front bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, front bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear brake starting to bind
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 KVE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KVE, 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 KVE registered?
GJ08 KVE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is GJ08 KVE safe to buy?
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