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BV58 RFK

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 RFK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,954 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 101,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,521 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 98,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,893 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,052 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 71,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 64,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,432 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 40,432 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,266 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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BV58 RFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 BV58 RFK, 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

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What year was BV58 RFK registered?

BV58 RFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is BV58 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 RFK 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.

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