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GD08 WGV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,062 mi
Last recorded174,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 WGV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 174,062 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 174,062 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 164,087 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 150,517 miles

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Various suspension components corroded

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2018 150,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 134,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,639 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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 119,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 103,559 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,763 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,571 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 73,571 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,559 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,024 miles

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.

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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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.

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