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GL08 WLW

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WLW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt ingress (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened play in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate lamps dim and 1 loose

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Dec 2020 131,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt ingress (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened play in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot pedal spongy and creeping pedal (1.2.2 (a) (i))

noise on n/s/r

rear number plate lamps dim and 1 loose

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,458 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 115,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,368 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,842 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 45,820 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 38,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,482 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,289 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 24,281 miles

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

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

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 WLW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

GL08 WLW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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