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WG08 JZR

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,283 mi
Last recorded116,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 JZR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,283 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 116,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,060 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 109,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,334 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 104,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 99,495 miles

slight play in steering rack column bush

Fail 3 Apr 2020 99,493 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front inner cv boot clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 81,685 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,562 miles

both rear tires slightly misshaped

both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tires slightly misshaped

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,659 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 28,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2013 28,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,403 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 JZR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 WG08 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

WG08 JZR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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