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WJ08 KOA

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,709 mi
Last recorded142,709 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KOA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 142,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 142,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,013 miles

Limited reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Signs of brake binding nearside and offside rear. Not binding at time of test.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Signs of brake binding - not binding at time of test.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 119,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Signs of brake binding - not binding at time of test.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,454 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,454 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,947 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,039 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,590 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,031 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,394 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 KOA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KOA, 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 WJ08 KOA registered?

WJ08 KOA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is WJ08 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 KOA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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