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GJ08 OYL

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,894 mi
Last recorded54,894 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,894 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 54,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 48,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 39,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,695 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 36,695 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,070 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 34,070 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Mar 2014 21,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,428 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 18,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 15,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,337 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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GJ08 OYL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ08 OYL, 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 GJ08 OYL registered?

GJ08 OYL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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