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FG58 LYY

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 LYY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 64,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 59,731 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2025 59,731 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2024 56,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect outer pad slightly seized in caliper cradle (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 56,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect outer pad slightly seized in caliper cradle (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,606 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,885 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,795 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,443 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 LYY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

FG58 LYY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FG58 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 LYY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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