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WL08 KWZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,185 mi
Last recorded19,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 19,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 18,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 18,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 17,075 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 14,934 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 13,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 13,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,067 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,629 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,546 miles

All lights flickering slightly with engine running.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,256 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 5,302 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 KWZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KWZ, 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

How do I check the history of WL08 KWZ?

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What year was WL08 KWZ registered?

WL08 KWZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is WL08 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 KWZ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL08 KWZ have outstanding finance?

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