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FE58 WHL

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,953 mi
Last recorded156,953 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 WHL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axel/suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2026 156,953 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axel/suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2024 141,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 141,905 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 132,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,807 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,106 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 103,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,882 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,882 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,823 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 89,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,687 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,587 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 73,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,841 miles

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

Rear discs pitted

both front tyres excessivly worn on inner edges and on 3mm

Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear discs pitted

both front tyres excessivly worn on inner edges and on 3mm

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,665 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,863 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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FE58 WHL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel 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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

FE58 WHL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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