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GK58 UPX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 UPX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,098 miles

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Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,318 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,024 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front brake discs pitted and worn

offside wiper blade rough

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,170 miles

n/s/r drop link gatior in poor condiction

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,240 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 UPX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GK58 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

GK58 UPX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is GK58 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK58 UPX shows 9 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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