MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight bind to o/s/r brake
Various suspension components corroded
o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight bind to o/s/r brake
Various suspension components corroded
o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
both front inner cv boots have grease around them but no splits
both front tyres on 2mm
strut top bearings noisy on lock to lock check
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front inner cv boots have grease around them but no splits
both front tyres on 2mm
strut top bearings noisy on lock to lock check
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)
n/s/f inner cv boot has grease around it but no split found
o/s/f anti roll bar end link has slight play
wipers smear
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
n/s/f inner cv boot has grease around it but no split found
o/s/f anti roll bar end link has slight play
wipers smear
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake discs worn & lipped on 'inner' sides
Handbrake travel long -very close to excess-
Nearside front 'inner' cv boot slight damage around securing clip
Front brake discs worn & lipped on 'inner' sides
Handbrake travel long -very close to excess-
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front 'inner' cv boot slight damage around securing clip
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GD08 WGV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 GD08 WGV, 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 GD08 WGV registered?
GD08 WGV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is GD08 WGV safe to buy?
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