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WG08 KCF

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,110 mi
Last recorded64,110 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 KCF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 64,110 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 64,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,770 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommend Replacement (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough Suspect UJ or column (2.2.D.1)

Unable to visually see rear brake pad condition

Washers poor but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough steering notchy but no excess free play found (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 48,197 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven offside appears siezed (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brakes have a fairly large imbalance, it seems they may need attention

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly rough steering notchy but no excess free play found (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 42,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,002 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread x 2

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,618 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,012 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 KCF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KCF, 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 KCF registered?

WG08 KCF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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