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GL08 WLR

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,334 mi
Last recorded60,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WLR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,740 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside inner c.v. boot leaking greese

Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,420 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2012 19,382 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,690 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 WLR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

GL08 WLR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is GL08 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 WLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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