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GL08 MVG

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,702 mi
Last recorded44,702 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 44,702 miles

Handbrake has free play , operates correctly and locks out

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 41,005 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 41,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 36,085 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 32,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,402 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 28,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low 43% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear disc in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 25,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perishing ()

Offside Front Inner o/s inner cv damp

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,062 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s inner cv boot damp

Fail 24 Oct 2017 24,062 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s inner cv boot damp

o/s/r brake has slight binding

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,226 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 17,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 14,480 miles

Slight bind to n/s/f wheel.

Fail 9 May 2012 14,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight bind to n/s/f wheel.

Pass 17 May 2011 12,185 miles

outer shoulder on all tyres very perished

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 MVG 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 78.9%.

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 GL08 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

GL08 MVG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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