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FJ58 APX

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,486 mi
Last recorded75,486 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 APX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,486 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,205 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,042 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,042 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,905 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,751 miles

2x Nails in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 16,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,754 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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FJ58 APX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FJ58 APX, 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 FJ58 APX registered?

FJ58 APX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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