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GL08 USW

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 96,388 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,939 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,520 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 USW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

GL08 USW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is GL08 USW safe to buy?

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