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FV58 FHK

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,732 mi
Last recorded152,732 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 FHK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 152,732 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components heavily under sealed

front subframe heavily under sealed

rear subframe heavily under sealed

Pass 1 May 2025 150,539 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension lower arms front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 149,725 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight play in steering rack shaft slides

Pass 19 May 2023 149,088 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 149,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end play

Offside Front Inner rack end play

Pass 5 May 2022 145,581 miles

Excess play found in steering rack internal components or in this area

Excess travel on park brake

Pass 4 May 2021 140,179 miles

Park brake has excess travel on lever

Steering rack has some play on pinion /rack

Fail 30 Apr 2021 140,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Park brake has excess travel on lever

Steering rack has some play on pinion /rack

Pass 22 May 2020 133,651 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 133,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 123,338 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 111,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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 18 May 2017 98,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 98,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn smooth tread depth 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 88,403 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 79,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,660 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 61,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,255 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 FHK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV58 FHK, 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 FV58 FHK registered?

FV58 FHK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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