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FV58 DVR

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,485 mi
Last recorded124,485 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 DVR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 124,485 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension locking device missing spilt pin (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 116,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,861 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 108,779 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm bushes worn both sides to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,034 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake travel long

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,683 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 93,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,006 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 88,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 88,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,735 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,486 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,921 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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FV58 DVR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc 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 FV58 DVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV58 DVR registered?

FV58 DVR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FV58 DVR safe to buy?

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