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WA57 UEL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,170 mi
Last recorded59,170 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 UEL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,288 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,208 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 46,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,655 miles

Offside inner CV boot slightly leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,868 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,760 miles

aircon condensor seperated

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres dot '07

rear wiper perishing

roof rack not securely fitted

small stone chips to windscreen in swept area

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,344 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,574 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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WA57 UEL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WA57 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA57 UEL registered?

WA57 UEL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WA57 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA57 UEL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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