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WL08 EZS

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Electric 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,367 mi
Last recorded113,367 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 EZS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,367 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,267 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,181 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 25 Jan 2024 105,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 3 Feb 2022 95,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,858 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,886 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 7 Feb 2020 88,886 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint on anti-roll bar drop link slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint on anti-roll bar drop link slightly worn

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,439 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,439 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,626 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,421 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

passenger air bag switched at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 6,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 5,379 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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WL08 EZS is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL08 EZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL08 EZS registered?

WL08 EZS is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is WL08 EZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 EZS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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