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GL57 OTV

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,845 mi
Last recorded186,845 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 OTV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 186,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S Front pads. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2 mm Tread Depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 186,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S Front pads. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2 mm Tread Depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 171,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 171,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 155,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 140,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front disc,s worn inner face,s

nearside front inner c.v. boot misting of greese

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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GL57 OTV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL57 OTV, 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 GL57 OTV registered?

GL57 OTV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 January 2008.

Is GL57 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 OTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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