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BF08 WCU

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,354 mi
Last recorded107,354 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WCU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,354 miles

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 107,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 91,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,652 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,951 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,993 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2015 70,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,316 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 61,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,899 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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BF08 WCU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BF08 WCU, 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 BF08 WCU registered?

BF08 WCU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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