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GF08 YYA

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,343 mi
Last recorded135,343 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,343 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ nail /185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 135,343 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ nail /185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 131,426 miles

both front inner driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both front tyre treads worn to 3mm and inner edges worn low

check rear inner brake pads

front/ rear subframes, offside front suspension mounting, front subframe mounting brackets, rear antiroll bar, front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear suspension arms and tow bar frame starting to rust

nearside front headlamp lens starting to mist and beam pattern slightly weak

nearside indicator side repeater starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush, rear suspension trailing arms front bushes, rear suspension tie bars and rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside front wing panel starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish and inner edge worn

rear bumper slight damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 114,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 May 2019 114,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 May 2018 107,613 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 107,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced filling with condensation (1.7.5a)

Washer system leaking - but sufficient liquid reaches the windscreen

Pass 22 May 2017 101,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 22 May 2017 101,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2016 96,339 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,815 miles

Play in the offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,033 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts to the tread / outer wall - wearing close to the legal limit on the inside edge

Offside steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre has cuts to the tread / outer wall - wearing close to the legal limit on the inside edge

Offside steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 49,213 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly - nearside outer wall slightly scuffed

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

Nearside door mirror surround missing

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,089 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YYA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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