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DG58 FNK

2008 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,759 mi
Last recorded98,759 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FNK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,759 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 98,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND O/S/R. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,993 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,778 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 79,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,534 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 69,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 48,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 42,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,809 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jul 2014 25,763 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,278 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti rill bar link

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,147 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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DG58 FNK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG58 FNK, 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 DG58 FNK registered?

DG58 FNK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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