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WN08 TXP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 TXP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,639 miles

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Fail 16 Sep 2024 50,639 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,635 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm (front bush) weak

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has minor damage and perishing

slight play in n/s front drop link

Fail 29 Aug 2023 48,635 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm (front bush) weak

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has minor damage and perishing

slight play in n/s front drop link

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,528 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,258 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,305 miles

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking grease from small end....still dust proof

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished within tread

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,754 miles

front pads low

slight leak n/s inner gaiter (small end)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 35,754 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Right up to the stops (3.1.6b)

front pads low

slight leak n/s inner gaiter (small end)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,846 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,837 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,217 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,564 miles

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 12 Apr 2012 16,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,067 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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WN08 TXP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WN08 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

WN08 TXP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is WN08 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 TXP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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