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GJ08 THF

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,845 mi
Last recorded67,845 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 THF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,165 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 39,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 39,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,117 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,263 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 THF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

GJ08 THF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 THF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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