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WJ58 SOC

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 SOC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 83,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 79,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 68,962 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arms surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,597 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring cup arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 60,055 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 57,230 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2020 57,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,209 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 52,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 47,397 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,365 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,506 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 44,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,999 miles

Adv slight bind to offside front brake.......

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,195 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas

slight binding to front brakes when rotated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,171 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 SOC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ58 SOC, 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 WJ58 SOC registered?

WJ58 SOC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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