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WG08 ZDM

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,770 mi
Last recorded76,770 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ZDM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,770 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 76,768 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,541 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 70,539 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,866 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated in need of adjustment. (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 26 Jul 2022 67,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated in need of adjustment. (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,155 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,897 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 56,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,031 miles

Offside Rear brake disc plate missing

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,549 miles

offside rear and nearside rear brake disc bake plates starting to rust

Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear and nearside rear brake disc bake plates starting to rust

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,133 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jul 2015 46,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,655 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 41,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,141 miles

nsf wiper torn on ends

osr fog lamp lens cracked

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,303 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 23,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZDM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

WG08 ZDM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is WG08 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 ZDM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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