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BF08 WKS

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,988 mi
Last recorded116,988 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WKS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,988 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,691 miles

Attention Please (All round suspension system corroded & rusty)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,864 miles

All round suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Engine drive belt recommended to replace

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slightly play

Steering system (corroded & rusty)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,406 miles

All round brake system (corroded & rusty)

All round suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering system (corroded & rusty)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has travel

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,626 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,490 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,297 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

cracks on o/s/r tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

cracks on o/s/r tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,657 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 76,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

play in both front inner steering rack joints

rear brake imbalance criteria just met

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play in ns inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play in ns inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front drop link top dust cover clip loose

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,595 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 WKS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF08 WKS, 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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BF08 WKS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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