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WL08 NVU

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,033 mi
Last recorded112,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 NVU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,033 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 103,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 103,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,166 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 88,117 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 88,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 81,342 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 18 May 2022 81,270 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 17 May 2021 74,568 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,326 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 62,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,287 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,070 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,723 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,655 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 26,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,105 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 21,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 21,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,256 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 NVU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

WL08 NVU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is WL08 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 NVU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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