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GK58 XJW

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XJW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 156,006 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 140,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,342 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 100,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,356 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth badly on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,316 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre smooth badly on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,495 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,314 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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 2 Sep 2014 55,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,170 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 XJW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

GK58 XJW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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