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GL08 WBM

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,719 mi
Last recorded94,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WBM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 94,719 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking slightly

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock to steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2022 90,611 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight knock to steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,575 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Auxiliary belt cracking slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Handbrake has long travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight bind to rear brakes

slight knock to steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,943 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking slightly

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock to steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,567 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking slightly

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,563 miles

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

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

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Auxiliary belt cracking slightly

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Handbrake has long travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,812 miles

Front tyres are wearing/worn on inner edges

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Handbrake has long travel

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Rear nearside tyre is cracking slightly in tread

Rear offside tyre is wearing on inner edge and has a nail

Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,811 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing/worn on inner edges

Hairline cracks around sump plug

Handbrake has long travel

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Rear nearside tyre is cracking slightly in tread

Rear offside tyre is wearing on inner edge and has a nail

Slight knocking from steering

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,343 miles

nearside inner cv boot slight leak of grease

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

parking brake travel long

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

slight knock to steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,343 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot slight leak of grease

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

parking brake travel long

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

slight knock to steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,712 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,315 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,828 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,032 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 WBM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

GL08 WBM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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