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WG08 KBY

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,659 mi
Last recorded115,659 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 KBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 115,659 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 115,659 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.471 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible Pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 114,823 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 113,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 112,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 112,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,653 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 106,741 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 106,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 91,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,544 miles

Nearside Rear Not checked as child seat fitted.

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 68,544 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Not checked as child seat fitted.

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,189 miles

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,639 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

nearside brake disc warped

Fail 4 Jun 2011 32,440 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

nearside brake disc warped

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 KBY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KBY, 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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WG08 KBY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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