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GP08 FJO

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FJO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,067 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 112,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,030 miles

Coolant below minimum in the expansion tank

Fail 20 Jan 2023 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant below minimum in the expansion tank

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,579 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 101,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,241 miles

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

Offside front tyre has 3mm tread

Fail 14 Jan 2021 98,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,579 miles

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

parking brake lever travel

retaining device for battery

Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever travel

retaining device for battery

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 59,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,601 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 46,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,727 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,979 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,942 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,591 miles

chils seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 14 Jun 2011 11,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

chils seat fitted to o/s/r

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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GP08 FJO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GP08 FJO, 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

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What year was GP08 FJO registered?

GP08 FJO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GP08 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 FJO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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