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GU08 VFE

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VFE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,501 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

age related corrosion on suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,195 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension components

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,769 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

age related under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 69,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,585 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread

offside front inner CV gator leaking slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2018 52,585 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished between tread

offside front inner CV gator leaking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS REQUIRED CLOSER INSPECTION AS APPEAR TO BE WORN BUT RESTRICTED VIEW

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

Fail 16 Aug 2016 35,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure rack to shaft spline (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,378 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 18,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GU08 VFE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU08 VFE, 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 GU08 VFE registered?

GU08 VFE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is GU08 VFE safe to buy?

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