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WJ08 OWO

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,374 mi
Last recorded139,374 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OWO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 139,374 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake Dust Cover Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 139,374 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake Dust Cover Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,816 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 OWO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

WJ08 OWO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is WJ08 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 OWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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