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WV08 GNJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GNJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 88,068 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

noise from steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise from steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,847 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,847 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 41,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV08 GNJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WV08 GNJ, 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 WV08 GNJ registered?

WV08 GNJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WV08 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 GNJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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