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GF08 YXW

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,923 mi
Last recorded76,923 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YXW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 76,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,258 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,171 miles

centre brake light not working

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,282 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 56,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,686 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 53,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 47,069 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 47,069 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested [tyre has a bulge at outer wall] (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [Wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise; Not able to check rear brake pads due to vehicles caliper design]

Strong Advise; Nearside front very badly worn @ inner / outer edge/ Offside rear tyre also worn @ inner outer edge].

Pass 11 May 2018 38,445 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 38,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 185/65-15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,434 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 18,682 miles

high level brake light not working

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,278 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,893 miles

offside front sidewall perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,395 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,540 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 YXW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

GF08 YXW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is GF08 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 YXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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