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GK08 XJP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,788 mi
Last recorded87,788 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XJP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 87,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 80,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 73,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 66,643 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 66,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 62,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,380 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,095 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,015 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 XJP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK08 XJP registered?

GK08 XJP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GK08 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 XJP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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