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FP58 GVC

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,563 mi
Last recorded60,563 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 GVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,563 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has free play

Rear Axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2024 59,959 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever travel high

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various under body corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2024 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever travel high

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various under body corrosion

excessive hand brake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2022 57,878 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension component corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear disc heat shield corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,776 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper slightly split and smearing

Fail 27 Nov 2017 54,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper slightly split and smearing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,220 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated and parting

O/s inner c.v boot leaking grease

Pass 15 Nov 2014 43,742 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,965 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 39,960 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,517 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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FP58 GVC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FP58 GVC, 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 FP58 GVC registered?

FP58 GVC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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