CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ58 JYL

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 JYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 64,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,990 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 62,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 55,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,746 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 13 Mar 2012 37,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ58 JYL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ58 JYL, 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 AJ58 JYL?

You can check the full history of AJ58 JYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ58 JYL registered?

AJ58 JYL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is AJ58 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 JYL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ58 JYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ58 JYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.