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GL08 PUX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PUX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,348 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,579 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 109,752 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 91,981 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,356 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,902 miles

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

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

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 PUX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PUX, 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 GL08 PUX registered?

GL08 PUX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is GL08 PUX safe to buy?

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