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GL08 EMK

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EMK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 131,638 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 131,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,703 miles

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

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

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,824 miles

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre showing slight signs of cracking on side wall

Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre showing slight signs of cracking on side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,669 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 57,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 55,703 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 26 May 2016 55,703 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear wiper worn

Pass 26 May 2015 53,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,765 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,897 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,861 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

screen wash aim low on screen

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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GL08 EMK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL08 EMK, 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 GL08 EMK registered?

GL08 EMK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is GL08 EMK safe to buy?

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