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GJ08 PFK

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 PFK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie-rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie-rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 106,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie-rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie-rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 96,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (Driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,111 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2019 75,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 72,813 miles

Engine oil level LOW.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,191 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 67,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has edge wear

Offside Front Tyre has edge wear

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 52,541 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,431 miles

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

Rear tyre both side outer walls slight damaged perished

Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,840 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 PFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ08 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

GJ08 PFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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