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PX08 GDF

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 GDF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,918 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,848 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,848 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,169 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 66,169 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,084 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

small amount of play in steering rack joints

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PX08 GDF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PX08 GDF, 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 PX08 GDF registered?

PX08 GDF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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