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DA57 WKZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,570 mi
Last recorded167,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 WKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 167,570 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 167,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 153,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 122,884 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 122,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 115,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible sticking calliper, further investigation need (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 107,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,309 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 98,307 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,151 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 89,151 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,064 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,921 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,634 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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DA57 WKZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA57 WKZ, 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 DA57 WKZ registered?

DA57 WKZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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