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WV08 DZM

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 125,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,109 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Front brake discs corroded on outer

Front subframe and suspension corroded

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 114,206 miles

n/s hand brake low

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 107,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,589 miles

All brake discs corroded on outer edges

All tyres worn close to wear indicators

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 97,589 miles

All brake discs corroded on outer edges

All tyres worn close to wear indicators

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,706 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,543 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,078 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres perishing

free play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,471 miles

all brake pads rusty and worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,134 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)

nearside inner cv slightly leaking grease past clip

offside inner cv slightly leaking grease past clip

Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,133 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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WV08 DZM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WV08 DZM, 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 WV08 DZM registered?

WV08 DZM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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