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GF08 DCX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 DCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 144,062 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of car age related corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 126,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 111,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2024 111,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2023 98,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 88,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,227 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 88,227 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,052 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 86,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,628 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,830 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,566 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,566 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,407 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,220 miles

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

Offside 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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GF08 DCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GF08 DCX, 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 GF08 DCX registered?

GF08 DCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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