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WM57 BDY

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,579 mi
Last recorded126,579 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 BDY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 126,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,466 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,888 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,268 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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WM57 BDY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WM57 BDY, 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 WM57 BDY registered?

WM57 BDY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is WM57 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 BDY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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