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WL08 JFA

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,303 mi
Last recorded165,303 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 165,303 miles

CLUTCH BADLY WORN OUT.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

N/S/R QUARTER PANEL damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 162,821 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 162,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 152,200 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,679 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,163 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 119,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,519 miles

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,026 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

cuts in nearside reasr tyre side wall

Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,234 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,703 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 27,534 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 27,534 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 JFA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

WL08 JFA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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