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GL08 VWW

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,545 mi
Last recorded90,545 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 90,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,919 miles

front brakes have slight imbalance, o/s lower.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,413 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre,outer edge of tread is split allround (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,318 miles

Unable to open bonnet.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,463 miles

offside front brake disc pitte on inner surface

Fail 20 Jun 2013 8,463 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front brake disc pitte on inner surface

Fail 19 Jun 2012 7,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,286 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 VWW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

GL08 VWW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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