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GL57 YAJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,665 mi
Last recorded31,665 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,606 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 29,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,197 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 25,195 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,949 miles

click in steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2012 21,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

click in steering rack

n/s/r tyre cracking at side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,535 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 18,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YAJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL57 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

GL57 YAJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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