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GJ08 TFV

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,382 mi
Last recorded74,382 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 TFV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,195 miles

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

front lower arm bushes debonding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front lower arm bushes debonding

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,412 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2012 33,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 24,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,951 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 TFV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 TFV registered?

GJ08 TFV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is GJ08 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 TFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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