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WM08 YXL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 YXL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 137,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 137,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 113,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,002 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,790 miles

nearside front drop link bar dust cover split

offside and nearside front tyres worn

offside rear tyre perished in tread and worn

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,318 miles

offside front seat belt slight fraying

Fail 16 Aug 2018 94,220 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire and exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front seat belt slight fraying

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,028 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,826 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,526 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 26 Aug 2014 61,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,657 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 YXL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXL, 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 WM08 YXL registered?

WM08 YXL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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