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EK58 NLY

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 NLY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 102,648 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 80,259 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 66,143 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,621 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Under neath would benifit from an oil spray. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides.Handbrake at full extension. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 61,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,414 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 57,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,537 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 53,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt buckle fixing bolt loose

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,741 miles

removed items from screen pior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,945 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 20,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK58 NLY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK58 NLY, 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 EK58 NLY registered?

EK58 NLY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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