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WP08 VGU

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 VGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,605 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 127,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 122,122 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake travel (Adjustment recommended)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint (S) RECOMMENDED ATTENTION

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

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on some suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken (rod drops down when bonnet is opened)

Fail 9 Dec 2022 122,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation inside (Lamp lense also damaged) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front Bush (DEBONDED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake travel (Adjustment recommended)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint (S) RECOMMENDED ATTENTION

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

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on some suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken (rod drops down when bonnet is opened)

Pass 4 Dec 2021 115,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive (needs attention) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken (rod drops down when bonnet is opened)

both front inner cv boots deteriorating (grease escaping)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

handbrake slight travel

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 3 Dec 2021 115,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all rears as no access seats down and boot full (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive (needs attention) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken (rod drops down when bonnet is opened)

both front inner cv boots deteriorating (grease escaping)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

handbrake slight travel

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,417 miles

Offside Front inner cv gaitor clip deteriorated

Offside headlamp condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 102,416 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front inner cv gaitor clip deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,557 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 86,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped

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

Offside Rear tyre miss shaped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (4.1.D.1e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing on edges

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,513 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,096 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,773 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2012 39,583 miles

Emissions too low to detect,no printout provided.

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low and outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,118 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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WP08 VGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WP08 VGU, 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 WP08 VGU registered?

WP08 VGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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