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CV58 YGW

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 YGW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 141,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all - surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both + close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,450 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both - tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - trailing/arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 131,447 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both - tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - trailing/arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,037 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,037 miles

Emissions not tested No oil, on dip/stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 112,356 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,344 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,775 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,074 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 93,017 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both - os/ns (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure taped up (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Drop Link Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Appear Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front N/S/F Suspension Arm Bush Lifting Slightly From Arm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front O/S/F CV Boot Clip Loose but Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Offside Rear O/S/R Brakes Binding Slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Drop Link Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Appear Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front N/S/F Suspension Arm Bush Lifting Slightly From Arm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Steering Rack Gaiter Loose But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Offside Front O/S/F CV Boot Clip Loose but Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Offside Rear O/S/R Brakes Binding Slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,639 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,431 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 56,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Bulb has been fitted up side down (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,344 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 49,344 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,257 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,503 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 14,509 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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CV58 YGW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV58 YGW, 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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CV58 YGW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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