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GF08 MYU

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,956 mi
Last recorded160,956 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MYU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 160,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 160,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 148,786 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,916 miles

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Suspension coil springs corroded

Various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2018 96,909 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Suspension coil springs corroded

Various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,505 miles

Front WIPPERS SMEARING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,505 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (4.1.D.1a)

Front WIPPERS SMEARING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,505 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres scrubbed of tread on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,677 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 MYU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 MYU registered?

GF08 MYU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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