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GK58 UPF

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 UPF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,514 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs corroded.

front brake pads low.

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease.

play in rear anti rollbar links.

wipers judder and smear.

Fail 23 Aug 2014 55,842 miles

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

front brake pads low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease.

play in rear anti rollbar links.

wipers judder and smear.

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking up and has a nail outter edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S inner gaitor has slight seepage of grease

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,019 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 29,019 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,799 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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GK58 UPF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK58 UPF, 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 GK58 UPF registered?

GK58 UPF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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