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WN08 WVB

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,410 mi
Last recorded163,410 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 163,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 163,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 155,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 155,957 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 145,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 133,512 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 133,512 miles

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

Both rear springs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,837 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 88,837 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,221 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,221 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,715 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 27,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,077 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 WVB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

WN08 WVB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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