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GU58 HCA

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HCA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 158,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 146,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,837 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,264 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,176 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,640 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,226 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,216 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,484 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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GU58 HCA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GU58 HCA, 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 GU58 HCA registered?

GU58 HCA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is GU58 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 HCA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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