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WV08 NPG

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,095 mi
Last recorded213,095 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 NPG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 213,095 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 204,318 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 204,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2020 193,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 181,481 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 181,481 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 164,760 miles

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2018 164,758 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2017 150,961 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 150,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 140,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 139,613 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 139,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,102 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,404 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,404 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,011 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 NPG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

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

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