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GF08 MWZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,699 mi
Last recorded92,699 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MWZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,283 miles

Coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S FRONT AND BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 85,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S FRONT AND BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,075 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,073 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 78,813 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 78,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on outer edge. no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2018 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on outer edge. no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,244 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

deep cut on tread section to nearside rear tyre

difficult to test offside front wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2017 72,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

deep cut on tread section to nearside rear tyre

difficult to test offside front wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2016 68,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 65,342 miles

nsf inner cv gaiter slight leak of grease

Fail 2 May 2015 65,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

nsf inner cv gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 7 Jun 2014 60,991 miles

rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2014 60,991 miles

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

rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 51,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,327 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,563 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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GF08 MWZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

GF08 MWZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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