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FL58 WSW

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,647 mi
Last recorded102,647 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 WSW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 102,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2024 95,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2024 95,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2023 86,686 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,930 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,596 miles

slight play in both steering track rods...

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,981 miles

slight play in nearside steering track rod...

Fail 25 Sep 2019 58,885 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside steering track rod...

Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,978 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,438 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,231 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering wheel lower uj (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering wheel lower uj (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,011 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,532 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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FL58 WSW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL58 WSW, 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 FL58 WSW registered?

FL58 WSW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 WSW safe to buy?

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