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WK08 FSJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,145 mi
Last recorded104,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 FSJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 104,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower 50% working

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,613 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,082 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,019 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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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WK08 FSJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK08 FSJ, 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 WK08 FSJ registered?

WK08 FSJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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