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WP08 VHZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,828 mi
Last recorded88,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 VHZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 88,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small area of sidewall damage, no cords exposed

Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has a small area of sidewall damage, no cords exposed

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,376 miles

Offside drive shaft inner boot leaking slightly

Small exhaust gas leak, from front flex section.

Fail 31 Jul 2023 78,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside drive shaft inner boot leaking slightly

Small exhaust gas leak, from front flex section.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 72,573 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,136 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 67,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a small buckle on inner bead.

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface area seriously pitted by corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Small amount of free play in ball joint.

Nearside Rear Wheel has a small buckle on inner bead.

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface area seriously pitted by corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,266 miles

Rear O/S & N/S Rear tyres, tread depth low on inner edges.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 56,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear O/S & N/S Rear tyres, tread depth low on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,922 miles

Rear Both tyres, tread depth slightly low on inner edges.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 50,922 miles

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

Rear Both tyres, tread depth slightly low on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,217 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 42,217 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,644 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,037 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 24,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,618 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 VHZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

WP08 VHZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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