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FY58 KFE

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,487 mi
Last recorded138,487 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 KFE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 134,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,146 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 126,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 117,259 miles

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

clutch worn

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,656 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 108,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,063 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 98,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,985 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,041 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,898 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 9 Sep 2013 50,898 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,952 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FY58 KFE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY58 KFE, 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 FY58 KFE registered?

FY58 KFE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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