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YG58 UUO

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,021 mi
Last recorded159,021 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 UUO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 159,021 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 159,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 157,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 152,945 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 152,944 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,972 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 148,972 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both. Alignment. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 148,971 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both. Alignment. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 144,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,095 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 134,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 134,075 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 103,855 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four 4. 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,282 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,320 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 71,320 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,970 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

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 UUO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

YG58 UUO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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