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WK08 VCN

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VCN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 128,144 miles

Both headlights cloudy

Rear Both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2026 128,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both headlights cloudy

Offside Rear Brake disc discoloured (heat)

Rear Both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,399 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft CV boot slightly loosed

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 125,399 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft CV boot slightly loosed

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,222 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly loosed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,917 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 120,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,134 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn BALD inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn BALD inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,177 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished through sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished through sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,037 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 99,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 53,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres out of shape and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,037 miles

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

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

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 VCN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

WK08 VCN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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