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WV08 ZDK

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,333 mi
Last recorded45,333 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 ZDK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 45,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 45,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 33,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 33,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 31,823 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 30,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but not likely to become detached

Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,446 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 22,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,446 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,467 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,011 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 ZDK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 ZDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV08 ZDK?

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What year was WV08 ZDK registered?

WV08 ZDK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is WV08 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 ZDK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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