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WV08 NBL

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,424 mi
Last recorded169,424 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 NBL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 169,424 miles

hand brake leaver feels poor

slight wear in rack

Fail 24 Jan 2026 169,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake leaver feels poor

slight wear in rack

Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,656 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 157,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,291 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

knocking noise detected through steering

very slight play at both front hubs

Fail 23 Jan 2024 145,290 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

knocking noise detected through steering

very slight play at both front hubs

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,430 miles

not much reserve travel on parking brake

off side rear brake disc looks as if its over heated at some point

sharp edge on near side front bumper from repair

Fail 3 Feb 2023 131,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

not much reserve travel on parking brake

off side rear brake disc looks as if its over heated at some point

sharp edge on near side front bumper from repair

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,989 miles

minor screen damage

Fail 3 Feb 2022 116,989 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

minor screen damage

Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,050 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 104,050 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,812 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

both rear tyres very close to limit

Fail 21 Jan 2020 92,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres getting close to limit

both rear tyres very close to limit

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,406 miles

all brake discs poor condition corroded

bind on n/s/f brake

slight knock on steering

Fail 11 Feb 2019 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake discs poor condition corroded

bind on n/s/f brake

slight knock on steering

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,605 miles

front brake discs corroded (inner face)

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,798 miles

very little reserve travel on hand brake

all fout tyres close to limits and near side front tyre has a nail in tread

front brake discs inner face poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2015 38,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,549 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 33,545 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,378 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 24,685 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,503 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 NBL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WV08 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

WV08 NBL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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