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GE08 TAT

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE08 TAT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 100,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,282 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,282 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 80,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,828 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 77,828 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,203 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,252 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 64,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Bumper has accident damage

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,052 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,321 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 46,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TRACKED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,463 miles

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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GE08 TAT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GE08 TAT, 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 GE08 TAT registered?

GE08 TAT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for GE08 TAT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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