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SY08 WZW

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,999 mi
Last recorded121,999 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 107,520 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front corrosion to front suspension and subframe

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

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,718 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Nov 2021 94,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,994 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 92,994 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin flexi blowing where joins cat (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 91,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,385 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,167 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes worn/corroded and signs of heat, not binding at time of test but advise further inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,987 miles

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes worn/corroded and signs of heat, not binding at time of test but advise further inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,098 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak

small crack in windscreen zone a less than 10mm

Fail 26 Nov 2015 68,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak

small crack in windscreen zone a less than 10mm

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on inside edge,recommend replaced

offside rear tyre tread badly worn on inside edge,recommend replaced

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge,also badly perished and on legal limit,recommend changed

offside rear tyre perished recommend changed

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,050 miles

rear brake pads worn ,handbrake coming up quite high

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,169 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre tread worn

offside front brake binding slightly

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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SY08 WZW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SY08 WZW, 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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SY08 WZW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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