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WJ08 KMM

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,821 mi
Last recorded147,821 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KMM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 147,821 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,537 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm to hub bolt slightly damaged but secure

Fail 29 Oct 2024 141,468 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 141,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S and N/S rear suspension arms corroded.

O/S and N/S rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

O/S and N/S track rods have slight play(steering rack).

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms and frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 128,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms and frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened fromt and rear frame and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 108,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 99,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,180 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,419 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 78,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,630 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 2 Mar 2016 54,058 miles

advise slight knock in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2016 54,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise slight knock in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,063 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,750 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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WJ08 KMM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 WJ08 KMM, 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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WJ08 KMM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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