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GJ08 WCG

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WCG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 126,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front anti roll bar drop linkage has play

Nearside Rear wheel is binding slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 118,105 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 105,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,790 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,304 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,430 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,430 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres at 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,283 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,895 miles

O/S rear park brake effort low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WCG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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