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AK58 FWC

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,621 mi
Last recorded176,621 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FWC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 176,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 169,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 169,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded slightly damp (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad/brake disc worn and brake binding when rotated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 157,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 144,887 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 144,786 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 130,418 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,100 miles

Front sub-frame has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear anti-roll bar has slight play in bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,495 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,766 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play found in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,531 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking

offside inner drive shaft boot leaking

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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AK58 FWC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AK58 FWC, 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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AK58 FWC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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