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FG58 HBZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,686 mi
Last recorded166,686 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 HBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 166,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 166,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 151,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 151,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,338 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 132,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,387 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 106,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,477 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,473 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 205/55/16 worn badly on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever high but not to stop

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Lower bulb (of two) (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre 205/55/16 worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre 205/55/16 worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre 205/55/16 worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,473 miles

both front tyres worn to 3-4mm 205/55/16

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,274 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 25,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,945 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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FG58 HBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG58 HBZ, 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 FG58 HBZ registered?

FG58 HBZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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