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WV08 GSO

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,570 mi
Last recorded135,570 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,570 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 135,570 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 130,131 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 113,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 104,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 104,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre excessively deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 101,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake also binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,477 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and also underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 96,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and also underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,358 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 63,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 54,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,515 miles

front pads low discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,832 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,517 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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WV08 GSO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WV08 GSO, 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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WV08 GSO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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