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WD08 LYY

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 LYY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 88,840 miles

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

Offside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 84,686 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 77,673 miles

Front suspension components covered in underseal

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,061 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes/suspension units

Fail 28 Jul 2021 77,061 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe assly (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes/suspension units

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,340 miles

advise : heavy under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,946 miles

advise : front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,292 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,248 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,754 miles

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

advise all four tyres close to limits

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,754 miles

advise all four tyres close to limits

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,356 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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WD08 LYY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD08 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

WD08 LYY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is WD08 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD08 LYY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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