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WL08 NWB

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,763 mi
Last recorded94,763 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 NWB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,889 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 4 Jul 2020 84,693 miles

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

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

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

parking brake only just meets requirements

rear suspension rusty and been coated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush perishing and started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush perishing and started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,325 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,955 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,305 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 NWB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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