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GF08 YXP

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,487 mi
Last recorded104,487 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YXP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 104,487 miles

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

washers poor

Fail 22 Sep 2025 104,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2024 101,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 101,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,947 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 76,388 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2019 76,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,647 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,070 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YXP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

GF08 YXP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 YXP safe to buy?

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