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EK58 YMP

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,763 mi
Last recorded45,763 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 YMP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 45,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 45,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 45,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 44,369 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking on inner and outer tread.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 41,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,981 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 39,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,866 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,160 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 30,627 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,329 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 23,329 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,265 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 20,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,541 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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EK58 YMP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EK58 YMP, 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 EK58 YMP registered?

EK58 YMP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is EK58 YMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 YMP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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