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WL08 CLX

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,053 mi
Last recorded220,053 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 CLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 220,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 220,050 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel both sides (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 210,718 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 210,716 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 203,972 miles

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

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

Rear underbody general corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2023 203,972 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear underbody general corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 192,944 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres slight wear on inside edges

handbrake on end of travel

Pass 31 Oct 2019 176,724 miles

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

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 26 Oct 2019 176,724 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 7 Nov 2018 168,127 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 168,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 157,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 149,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,595 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 143,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 137,848 miles

Offside front & Nearside rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 131,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 128,084 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake disc's deteriorated/worn.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 128,084 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake disc's deteriorated/worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 110,281 miles

Both front tyres are on the limit.

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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WL08 CLX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL08 CLX, 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 WL08 CLX registered?

WL08 CLX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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