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GJ08 WRX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,639 mi
Last recorded52,639 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WRX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 52,639 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,340 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 34,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,497 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Slight knock from steering

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,425 miles

handbake feels notchy

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,896 miles

both rear tyre,s pershing on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2011 15,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre,s pershing on outer sidewall

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 WRX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

GJ08 WRX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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