MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both rear brakes binding
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both rear brakes binding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread white backing peeling off (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil dampness on engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Light Surface corrosion to under body in places / including suspension components
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread white backing peeling off (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil dampness on engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Light Surface corrosion to under body in places / including suspension components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside inner steering arm has play within its joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Free Play Within Its Joint
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering Arm Has Relative Movement Where Attaches to The Steering Rack Joint
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering Arm Has Relative Movement Where Attaches to The Steering Rack Joint
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
play in steering rack
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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GJ08 KVK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KVK, 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 KVK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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