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FY58 KGE

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,067 mi
Last recorded149,067 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 149,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,024 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 137,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,089 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 127,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,700 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,873 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler flap brocken

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

o/s/r brake getting hot disc gone red

travel on brake pedal getting long

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,873 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

foot brake should be better

fuel filler flap brocken

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

o/s/r brake getting hot disc gone red

Pass 26 May 2015 83,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,385 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel flap insecure.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,010 miles

Fuel cap cover insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap cover insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,825 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel flap broken. cap and seal all ok

n/s front inner cv boot leaking

rear brakes imbalanced

slight play in steering rack

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 KGE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY58 KGE, 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 KGE registered?

FY58 KGE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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