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GJ08 OYT

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,024 mi
Last recorded51,024 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OYT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,024 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 51,024 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 47,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 46,337 miles

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

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides have slight play - possibly play from inner side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Nail in tyre marked - nail in both rear tyres ()

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracking on outer edge o/s/r tyre has cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep on inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 44,499 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,734 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,158 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 34,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,316 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2014 29,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking

rear wiper deteriorated

washer liquid smells rotten and is sludgy

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,527 miles

nearside washer jet part blocked

Fail 11 Dec 2013 25,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside washer jet part blocked

Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,165 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 OYT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

GJ08 OYT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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