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WJ58 SNV

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,960 mi
Last recorded121,960 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 SNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,960 miles

engine niose

Fail 17 Sep 2020 121,960 miles

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

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

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

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

engine niose

Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,827 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from engine

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

Offside Front Headlamp bulb is a different colour to the nearside

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fog lamp has water ingress

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 117,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Causing noise (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from engine

Offside Front Headlamp bulb is a different colour to the nearside

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fog lamp has water ingress

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front seatbelt lazy

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

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

slack in handbrake

towbar corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 108,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (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 Front seatbelt lazy

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

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

slack in handbrake

towbar corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,512 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% but both wheels lock out (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% but both wheels lock out (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,451 miles

LHF Tyre uneven wear to inner edge.

RHR Tyre uneven wear to inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

LHF Tyre uneven wear to inner edge.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

RHR Tyre uneven wear to inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,917 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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WJ58 SNV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ58 SNV, 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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WJ58 SNV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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