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WN08 LUW

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,602 mi
Last recorded147,602 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 LUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 147,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2023 135,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,489 miles

windscreen chipped

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 127,488 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 118,528 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Column (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,394 miles

play to o/s steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2017 84,385 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play to o/s steering arm

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,498 miles

steering noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,738 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,361 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WN08 LUW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN08 LUW, 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 WN08 LUW registered?

WN08 LUW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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