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GK58 XAP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,141 miles

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 11 Nov 2016 67,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,054 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,596 miles

headlights adjusted using internal adjuster

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,596 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front wiper blades torn

headlights adjusted using internal adjuster

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,615 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 XAP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

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