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WV58 GZE

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,032 mi
Last recorded169,032 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 169,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 154,452 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 154,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 124,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drop link worn

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,007 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,402 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,069 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,230 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,230 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,107 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,778 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,131 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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WV58 GZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV58 GZE, 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 WV58 GZE registered?

WV58 GZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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