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YR58 VFP

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 VFP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,928 miles

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

Play felt in steering system

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 76,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play felt in steering system

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2025 69,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 63,408 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 10 Mar 2023 58,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,119 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,908 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 48,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides;unable to reset internal adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2019 39,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend brake check unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 36,742 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 34,325 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaiter throwing out greese

Nearside Rear Tyre has circumferential cracking

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand unable to fully check wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2017 34,325 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaiter throwing out greese

Nearside Rear Tyre has circumferential cracking

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand unable to fully check wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2016 31,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 31,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,576 miles

n/s inner cv boot damp

Pass 2 May 2014 25,572 miles

n/s front inner cv boot damp

Pass 13 May 2013 22,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,324 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 VFP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR58 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

YR58 VFP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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