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WG57 CLJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,238 mi
Last recorded115,238 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 CLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 115,238 miles

both outer sills damaged

clonk in steering

rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 115,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both outer sills damaged

clonk in steering

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,301 miles

both outer sills damaged

knock in steering

o/s front tyre feathering inner edge

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 111,301 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged

knock in steering

o/s front tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,789 miles

both sills damaged

rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,095 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 105,095 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,496 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 102,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 cut in sidewall cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

washers just hit screen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,530 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 97,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear tyre stepped

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

stone chip smaller 10mm

Fail 24 Sep 2018 93,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

stone chip smaller 10mm

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,978 miles

rear ends of both sills damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,750 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,779 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 54,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear cills damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,836 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,839 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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WG57 CLJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WG57 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG57 CLJ registered?

WG57 CLJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is WG57 CLJ safe to buy?

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