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FE58 KYU

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 KYU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 116,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 116,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,708 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,644 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,058 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,792 miles

N/S Driveshaft inner CV boot leaking grease

Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S Driveshaft inner CV boot leaking grease

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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FE58 KYU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FE58 KYU, 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 FE58 KYU registered?

FE58 KYU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is FE58 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 KYU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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