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GL08 MVV

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MVV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 80,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 72,142 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,754 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 3 May 2016 54,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 54,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil low

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,311 miles

small amount off play in both side of steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,849 miles

Both front tyres worn completely down on inside edges but is not considered to be primary tread

Front brake pads worn low and disc's lipped and corroded

N/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Rear brake pads worn low and disc's lipped and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,342 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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GL08 MVV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

GL08 MVV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is GL08 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 MVV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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