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GK08 ULR

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ULR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,715 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 73,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from where centre section meets flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,088 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rear mounting that mounts on to sub-frame ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn edge's and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn edge's and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,968 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section/Joint between flexi and back section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Wiper blade defective

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 66,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section/Joint between flexi and back section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Wiper blade defective

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 60,958 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Rear gearbox mount on sub-frame ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 46,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 46,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 38,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,954 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 35,953 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,141 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake pads thinner than nearside front

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,315 miles

Offside Front Brake binding on slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Resistance felt from offside front brake but wheel can still be turned by hand

Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,832 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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GK08 ULR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK08 ULR, 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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GK08 ULR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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