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GJ58 OVO

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 OVO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,628 miles

handbrake lever high

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damage

rear brake pads maybe worn

Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check rear seat belts due to load

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 26 Sep 2018 129,790 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check rear seat belts due to load

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,191 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,983 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 106,983 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,508 miles

high travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Sep 2015 95,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,273 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OVO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

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

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