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GL08 VWF

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,802 mi
Last recorded106,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VWF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 106,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,742 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 104,742 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,366 miles

both inner cv boots dampness

Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,519 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,418 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,210 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 12 Jun 2013 42,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,616 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 VWF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

GL08 VWF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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