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YJ58 ZDE

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,471 mi
Last recorded91,471 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 ZDE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,471 miles

Central Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners clips allowing grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 91,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners clips allowing grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,962 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,501 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 77,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 73,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,256 miles

O/s/f and both rear tyres are perished

exhaust slightly blowing at rear and on worn front flexi exhaust

slight play in n/s/r and n/s/f antiroll bar links

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,734 miles

Nearside Front anti/roll bar link slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2020 66,645 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber weak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake squeal osr

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 62,978 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,853 miles

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,801 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,521 miles

both front tyres inner tread pattern worn

Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,939 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2014 34,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from automatic gear box

Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from automatic gear box

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,581 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 26,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 15,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 9,698 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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YJ58 ZDE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YJ58 ZDE, 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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YJ58 ZDE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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