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GJ58 RMZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,482 mi
Last recorded111,482 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 RMZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 111,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 101,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 78,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 78,439 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,692 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,357 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,857 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 RMZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

GJ58 RMZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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