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WR57 YOT

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 YOT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,581 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,669 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 119,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,708 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,726 miles

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 92,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner side edges

Fail 3 Feb 2018 83,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' centre object (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner side edges

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,705 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,256 miles

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,359 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,430 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,936 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 YOT is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

WR57 YOT is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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