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FE58 KZN

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,757 mi
Last recorded175,757 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 KZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 175,757 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 175,757 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 168,883 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 168,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 161,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 161,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 161,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 161,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 155,036 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 155,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 152,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 147,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 147,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 137,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.60 reading 3.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 125,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,774 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,738 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,464 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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 KZN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KZN, 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 FE58 KZN registered?

FE58 KZN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FE58 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 KZN shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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