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GU08 FBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,217 mi
Last recorded154,217 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 154,217 miles

Coil spring corroded offside+nearside ----- front + rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 150,011 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 145,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 138,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,421 miles

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

Rattle from engine on over-run

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 131,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)

Rattle from engine on over-run

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose but not insecure

play in rack

Fail 5 Apr 2017 119,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose but not insecure

play in rack

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,838 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,838 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,128 miles

wipers in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs are lipped

rear discs are slightly lipped

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,243 miles

front discs are lipped

rear discs are slightly lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,319 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 FBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GU08 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

GU08 FBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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