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GL08 VWP

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,496 mi
Last recorded109,496 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VWP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 109,496 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 109,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,390 miles

N/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake disc worn and pitted

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

Offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,592 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake disc worn and pitted

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

Offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,878 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 57,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,084 miles

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

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 VWP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWP, 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

How do I check the history of GL08 VWP?

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What year was GL08 VWP registered?

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

Is GL08 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 VWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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