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YG58 LKO

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LKO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,102 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 93,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,932 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,568 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 69,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,644 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,965 miles

Offside Front dip beam poor pattern

Rear hand brake long travel

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,123 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor aim

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear hand brake long travel

Fail 27 Sep 2017 49,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front washer jet poor aim

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear hand brake long travel

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,430 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 42,430 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 36,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,769 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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YG58 LKO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG58 LKO, 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 YG58 LKO registered?

YG58 LKO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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