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GJ58 OVK

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,267 mi
Last recorded138,267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 OVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,267 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 137,989 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear both rear brake back plates rusty and holed

Rear both rear brakes slight binding noted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 102,885 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear both rear brake back plates rusty and holed

Rear both rear brakes slight binding noted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,988 miles

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

low parking brake performance pass

Fail 24 Aug 2013 71,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 71,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,865 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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GJ58 OVK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ58 OVK, 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 GJ58 OVK registered?

GJ58 OVK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 OVK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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