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GL08 BXN

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,014 mi
Last recorded94,014 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BXN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,014 miles

Ball joint has slight play both drumsticks slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

heavy clonk coming from the steering column area

Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Ball joint has slight play both drumsticks slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

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

heavy clonk coming from the steering column area

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,584 miles

noise from steering possible universal/joint

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,325 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,325 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 76,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,989 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,989 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has a hole in tread that reach to the cords, and also a screw in the tread

Offside rear tyre has a hole in tread that reaches to the cords

Nearside front tyre has two holes in tread that reach to the cords

Fail 16 Apr 2012 535,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has a hole in tread that reach to the cords, and also a screw in the tread

Offside rear tyre has a hole in tread that reaches to the cords

Nearside front tyre has two holes in tread that reach to the cords

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,407 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front number plate is cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

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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GL08 BXN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GL08 BXN, 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 GL08 BXN registered?

GL08 BXN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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