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WM08 YXN

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,567 mi
Last recorded103,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,567 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 92,863 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 80,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front suspension arm front bush starting to debond

offside front suspension arm front bush starting to debond

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,287 miles

aircon condenser breaking up

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre bold on inner edge and close to legal limit

wipers smeary

Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

aircon condenser breaking up

footpedal travel

handbrake shoes require adjusting

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre bold on inner edge and close to legal limit

wipers smeary

Fail 9 Sep 2011 31,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,535 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 YXN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WM08 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

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

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