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FY58 YFL

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,309 mi
Last recorded36,309 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YFL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,309 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 28,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,366 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 18,008 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2018 15,283 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 10,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,452 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 8,337 miles

brake pipes coated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 8,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes coated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,319 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 7 Oct 2013 7,319 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,055 miles

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 13 Oct 2011 4,517 miles

all tyres are perishing

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 YFL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YFL, 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

How do I check the history of FY58 YFL?

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What year was FY58 YFL registered?

FY58 YFL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is FY58 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 YFL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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