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GF08 YXX

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,268 mi
Last recorded38,268 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YXX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 38,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 37,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,906 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 35,938 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 35,935 miles

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

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 33,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 33,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 31,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 23,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,670 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,384 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)

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 YXX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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