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WG57 JKN

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 JKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,681 miles

rear discs worn

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 7 May 2019 97,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,666 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 89,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,485 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,149 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,957 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 JKN 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 90.9%.

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 WG57 JKN, 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 WG57 JKN registered?

WG57 JKN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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