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GU08 VEH

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,730 mi
Last recorded87,730 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers obscuring front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,921 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,983 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 33,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat. seat belt only partially examined

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,112 miles

offside rear idicator outer lens holed but showing yellow light to the rear

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 VEH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

Is GU08 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VEH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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