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FN58 OWZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,836 mi
Last recorded99,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,836 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 99,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,518 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2022 94,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,577 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2.0mm

Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,523 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 2.0mm

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,095 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 81,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear tyre 2.0mm

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,940 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 64,940 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,362 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,011 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,541 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,695 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,391 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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FN58 OWZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OWZ, 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 FN58 OWZ registered?

FN58 OWZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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