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GJ08 WSW

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,117 mi
Last recorded61,117 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WSW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,117 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,569 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,761 miles

(both) Rear tyres has tear on the outer and inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,876 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on the sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,164 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 WSW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

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

Is GJ08 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 WSW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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