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GF08 VRW

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VRW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,402 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 94,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,171 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,682 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,428 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,268 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,024 miles

nearside rear brake binding on

Fail 13 May 2013 51,024 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,396 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VRW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

GF08 VRW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is GF08 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 VRW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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