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GL57 XZZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,949 mi
Last recorded143,949 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 143,949 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,806 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

font bumper slightly damaged

front pads wearing thin

rear brake components slightly corroded

rear brake pad wearing thin

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,630 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,049 miles

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

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)

rear drivers door dose not open from inside

rear pasanger door dose not open from inside

Fail 3 Feb 2015 98,049 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

rear drivers door dose not open from inside

rear pasanger door dose not open from inside

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 67,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,956 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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GL57 XZZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

GL57 XZZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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