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WJ58 YKP

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,423 mi
Last recorded140,423 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YKP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 140,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,534 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides not fully secure to driveshaft and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm front bush very poor condition - advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 123,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage central-n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim substantial damage causing slight bulge in tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm mount/pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve parking brake travel but efficiencies ok

washers very poor

Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,995 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount and screen cam cable obstructing drivers view ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount and screen cam cable obstructing drivers view ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,024 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 111,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,609 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,161 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 50,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,274 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear indicators and starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,867 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,968 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 YKP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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