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GU08 EZV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,211 mi
Last recorded140,211 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 140,211 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damanged o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 135,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,470 miles

Baby seat fitted

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,470 miles

Baby seat fitted

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,196 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 108,196 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 91,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,571 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,571 miles

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

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

Slight scoring of o/s/f brake disc inner face.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,845 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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GU08 EZV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU08 EZV, 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 GU08 EZV registered?

GU08 EZV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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