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CA08 WGX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WGX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 139,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,044 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 103,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,571 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osr tyre in poor condition (irregular wear)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,192 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,192 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,597 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 51,597 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

osr tyre in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2013 38,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

osr tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,644 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,429 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 WGX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

CA08 WGX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for CA08 WGX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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