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SG58 DFP

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,304 mi
Last recorded42,304 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DFP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,304 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,651 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 34,414 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,609 miles

n/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2013 27,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs and pads

n/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

rear discs and pads

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,268 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 11,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SG58 DFP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG58 DFP, 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 SG58 DFP registered?

SG58 DFP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is SG58 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 DFP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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