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WJ08 KNR

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,168 mi
Last recorded140,168 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KNR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 140,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 140,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 159,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,638 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 126,638 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

various rear chassis components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 116,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear subframe and suspension components have corrosion and are covered in underseal

Fail 6 Aug 2019 116,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear subframe and suspension components have corrosion and are covered in underseal

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,922 miles

Offside Front Inner has tear in sidewall but no cords exposed

drivers seat tilt inoperative

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Aug 2017 601,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 601,610 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,253 miles

drivers seat back catch broken

sligh binding on nearside front brake

steering rack noisy in operation

Fail 30 Jul 2015 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat back catch broken

sligh binding on nearside front brake

steering rack noisy in operation

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,111 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread nearside on 2mm tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,817 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 KNR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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