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SL58 FNY

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 FNY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 107,129 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot sweating

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 107,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot sweating

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,424 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 93,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,431 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,454 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres just starting to get thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,734 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,645 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Rear handbrake application is slightly uneven

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,619 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 50,619 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,711 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,898 miles

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 FNY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

SL58 FNY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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