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WJ08 OWG

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,670 mi
Last recorded31,670 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,670 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 17 Feb 2014 27,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 23,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish in sidewall.

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 19,012 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,012 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,784 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 15,784 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OWG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

WJ08 OWG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WJ08 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 OWG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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