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WM08 LWF

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,579 mi
Last recorded86,579 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 LWF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs inner face poor condition. (3.5.1g)

nearside windscreen wahser jet poor aim.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,165 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,526 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,256 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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WM08 LWF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WM08 LWF, 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 WM08 LWF registered?

WM08 LWF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is WM08 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 LWF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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