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GP57 JVC

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 JVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 115,993 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both the nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

a item was removed from the drivers view prior to testing

coil spring corroded both the offside and nearside rear. There is also a lot of paint which blocks my view of the lowest coil. Not 100% sure if they are not broken though (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 115,993 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both the nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

a item was removed from the drivers view prior to testing

coil spring corroded both the offside and nearside rear. There is also a lot of paint which blocks my view of the lowest coil. Not 100% sure if they are not broken though (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,872 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 102,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,887 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 91,887 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,297 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,586 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,781 miles

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 29 Dec 2010 31,383 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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GP57 JVC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP57 JVC, 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 GP57 JVC registered?

GP57 JVC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GP57 JVC safe to buy?

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