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WD08 HHG

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,557 mi
Last recorded132,557 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 HHG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 132,557 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s washer jet weak

o/s number plate lamp dull

Fail 6 Nov 2025 132,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s washer jet weak

o/s number plate lamp dull

Pass 7 Nov 2024 130,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (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))

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 7 Nov 2024 130,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (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))

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,634 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes stating to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

screen washers weak

Fail 9 Nov 2023 127,634 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes stating to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

screen washers weak

Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

screen washers weak

Fail 8 Nov 2022 124,306 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

screen washers weak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,874 miles

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

screen washers weak

Fail 12 Nov 2021 118,874 miles

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

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

screen washers weak

Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,366 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,901 miles

n/s screen washer weak

Fail 28 Oct 2019 108,897 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s screen washer weak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,060 miles

n/s screen washer jet ;poor

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,076 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 94,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,251 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers starting to smear

crack to front number plate

rear wiper perished on ends

Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers starting to smear

crack to front number plate

rear wiper perished on ends

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,705 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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WD08 HHG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WD08 HHG, 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 WD08 HHG registered?

WD08 HHG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WD08 HHG shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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