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SL58 FNW

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 FNW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 65,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,830 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 61,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Mounting At Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,152 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 57,147 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,077 miles

REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT,2MM DEPTH

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SL58 FNW is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL58 FNW, 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 SL58 FNW registered?

SL58 FNW is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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