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CA08 WGU

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,055 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 76,055 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate value 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,077 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 65,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,450 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,251 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,251 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 43,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,044 miles

slight wear o/s/f tyre inside edge. signs of grease n/s/f inner cv boot.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,974 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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CA08 WGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA08 WGU, 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 CA08 WGU registered?

CA08 WGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 WGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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