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WR57 YOE

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,057 mi
Last recorded194,057 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 YOE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 194,057 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 193,881 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 187,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 185,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 182,645 miles

Rear subframe has all over corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 180,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 180,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 179,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 179,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 171,664 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 171,656 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 160,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 148,761 miles

n/s/f wishbone front bush unbonding

o/s/r tyre bold on inner tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 140,946 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,176 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 136,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,504 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,763 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 YOE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WR57 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

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

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