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GL08 MVJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,068 mi
Last recorded214,068 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 214,068 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 206,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 197,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake poor efficiency, marginal pass, investigate and repair a.s.a.p

Offside Front wishbone forward bush worn and play.

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

nearside front wishbone ball joint significant amount of play and forward bush and paly, marginal pass ,repair a.s.a.p.

play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 194,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low efficiency compare offside.

bothside front wishbone forward bush cracking worn and play.

Pass 10 May 2018 177,524 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel should investigate. (3.1.6b)

bothside front wishbone forward bush worn and play.

tank strap badly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 156,620 miles

Offside Front antiroll bar linkage ball joint small amount of play.

bothside front arm forward bush worn and play.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 139,378 miles

Nearside Front inner c.v gaiter pin holed,seaping grease.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joint,s play. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 128,498 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,664 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 94,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 72,378 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering column

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 72,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,080 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 MVJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

Is GL08 MVJ safe to buy?

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