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FN58 OWX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 OWX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 133,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing very low (would advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 133,076 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from rear of engine os (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing very low (would advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 129,836 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear advise rear suspension system very corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,773 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 126,773 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure support strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,419 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the requirements the braking system may require adjustment or repair note the nsr back plate is corroded and the nsr wheel when rotated has a metal to metal noise but brake pads ok investigation and repair may be reqd

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated is slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 123,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the requirements the braking system may require adjustment or repair note the nsr back plate is corroded and the nsr wheel when rotated has a metal to metal noise but brake pads ok investigation and repair may be reqd

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated is slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 112,953 miles

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

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

advise both rear brake back plates corroded to excess

Fail 9 May 2019 112,953 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise both rear brake back plates corroded to excess

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,958 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,944 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,335 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,621 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 73,621 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2011 54,846 miles

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

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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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FN58 OWX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN58 OWX, 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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FN58 OWX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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