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WG08 JZD

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,047 mi
Last recorded58,047 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 JZD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,047 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,920 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,094 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,650 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,922 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,798 miles

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

smoke just below limit

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,373 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,452 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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WG08 JZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WG08 JZD, 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 WG08 JZD registered?

WG08 JZD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is WG08 JZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 JZD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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