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YR58 MTJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,281 mi
Last recorded120,281 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 MTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,110 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 99,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,824 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 84,815 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,867 miles

Camera mounted centre front screen. possible driver distraction.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 66,483 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,561 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,508 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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YR58 MTJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR58 MTJ, 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 YR58 MTJ registered?

YR58 MTJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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