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WR57 YOA

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,024 mi
Last recorded195,024 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 YOA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 195,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 179,840 miles

205/55R16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm AND BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39 mm AND BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 179,618 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO PWERFORMANCE (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

205/55R16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm AND BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39 mm AND BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 163,089 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 162,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.97 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3 BOLTS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel nut(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 147,104 miles

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Fail 9 Nov 2015 147,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SHOWING ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure BROKEN (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed STEEL CORDS SHOWING ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2.0 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL HAD TOBE ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

205/55R16

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 126,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,854 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 102,242 miles

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 90,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 90,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,987 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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WR57 YOA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR57 YOA, 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 WR57 YOA registered?

WR57 YOA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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