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ST58 FJP

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,740 mi
Last recorded69,740 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 FJP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,740 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, 185/55/15 tracking?

Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,495 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 63,492 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 56,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 6 May 2023 56,005 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2022 50,926 miles

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

Nearside rack end slight play

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

Offside rack end slight play

various signs of surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2020 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 50,660 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 46,083 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2019 46,083 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,552 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 40,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,467 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,395 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,364 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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ST58 FJP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST58 FJP, 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 ST58 FJP registered?

ST58 FJP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is ST58 FJP safe to buy?

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